Question

Solve the inequality 5y + 4 < 3y + 17

Answer 1

y<13/2

Explanation:

5y+4<3y+17

-3y.-4 -3y-4

2y<13

y<13/2

Answer 2

y < 13/2

Explanation:

5y + 4 < 3y + 17

Subtract 3y from each side

5y -3y + 4 < 3y -3y + 17

2y +4 < 17

Subtract 4 from each side

2y + 4-4 < 17-4

2y < 13

Divide each side by 2

2y/2 < 13/2

y < 13/2