Question

Solve.

3y + 15 > –6



A.


y > 3


B.


y > –7


C.


y > 13


D.


y > –17

Answer 1

3y + 15 > -6

Subtract 15 to both sides:

3y > -21

Divide 3 to both sides:

y > -7

Answer 2

3y + 15 > –6 /-15

3y>-21 /:3

y>-7

The answer is B. y>-7