3y - 1 < 3
Isolate the y. Treat the less than or equal like an equal sign.
Do the opposite of PEMDAS. First, add 1 to both sides
3y - 1 (+1) < 3 (+1)
3y < 4
Next, divide 3 from both sides
3y/3 < 4/3
y < 4/3
y < 4/3 is your answer
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