Question

Solve the inequality, -4 less than 4(6y-12)-2y

Answer 1

-4 < 4(6y - 12) - 2y

Distributive property.

-4 < 24y - 48 - 2y

Combine like terms.

-4 < 22y - 48

Add 48 to both sides.

44 < 22y

Divide both sides by 22.

2 < y

The value of y is greater than the value of 2.