Question

Determine the value of y in the inequality.

18 + 3y < 27

y > 3
y < 3
y > −9
y < −9

Answer 1

The answer is y < 3

Explanation:

18 + 3y < 27

3y < 27 - 18

3y < 9

y < 3

So, the answer is y < 3

Answer 2

The value of y < 3

Explanation:

rearrange the equation

3y+18 < 27

Subtract 18 from both sides

3y + 18 - 18 < 27 - 18

3y < 9

y < 9/3

Therefore y < 3