Question

Find the solution for -2y + 10 < -14.

1 y > -12
2 y < -12
3 y > 12
4 y < 12

Answer 1

y > 12

Explanation:

`-2y+10<-14\qquad\text{subtract 10 from both sides}\\\\-2y+10-10<-14-10\\\\-2y<-24\qquad\text{change the signs}\\\\2y>24\qquad\text{divide both sides by 2}\\\\(2y)/(2)>(24)/(2)\\\\y>12`