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Who can solve ? 9y < -3

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Answer:

y< -1/3

Explanation:

To solve the inequality, we must get the variable, y, by itself.

9y< -3

Perform the opposite of what is being done to the equation, to both sides.

y is being multiplied by 9. The opposite of multiplication is division. Therefore, divide both sides by 9.

9y/9 < -3/9

y< -3/9

-3/9 can be reduced. 3 can be divided evenly into both the numerator (top number) and denominator (bottom number).

y< (-3/3) / (9/3)

y< -1/3

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