Question

What would the first step be in solving the inequality: -y (less than or greater than sign) 136

Answer 1

"-y (less than or greater than sign) 136" translates into two separate inequalities:

-y < 136 and -y > 136.

You want to solve for y in each case. To do this, multiply each inequality by "-1" and then immediately change the direction of the inequality sign.

For example: -1(-y < 136) => y > -136.