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What would the first step be in solving the inequality: -y ≤ 136

Divide both sides of the equation by -8
Multiply both sides of the equation by -8
Divide both sides of the equation by 136
Multiply both sides of the equation by 136

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Divide both sides of the equation by -8 would be the first step in solving the inequality: -y ≤ 136.

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Given that the inequality is - y ≤ 136. Now first we divide both sides by -8 so that we can find out the value of y. But we also know that if we multiply or divide any inequality by negative value the nature of inequality will changes.

y ≤ - 17

So the minimum value of y will be -17. And the option A will be the correct answer. When look into the other options, multiply by -8 on both sides, not a required step to find y. Divide and multiply by 136 on both sides also not a relevant steps.

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