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Solve the inequality for y.
x + 8y < 16

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Solve the inequality for y. x + 8y < 16-example-1
User Alvas
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To solve for y, you need to isolate/get the variable "y" by itself in the inequality:

x + 8y < 16 Subtract x on both sides

x - x + 8y < 16 - x

8y < 16 - x Divide 8 on both sides to get "y" by itself


(8y)/(8) <(16-x)/(8)


y<2-(x)/(8)

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