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.