Question

Solve the inequality for y.

y + 6 < 17

Simplify your answer as much as possible.

Answer 1

11

Explanation:

y+6<17

y<17-6

y<11

y=...-1,0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7... 10

Answer 2

Answer: y < 11

Explanation:

Isolate y by subtracting 6 from both sides:

y + 6 < 17

-6 -6

y < 11

Graph: open dot at 11 and arrow to the left

<----------o 11

Interval Notation: (∞, 11)