Question

Solve the equation 1.5y < -6.75

Answer 1

1.5y < -6.75

First, divide both sides by '1.5'.
$\frac{-6.5}{1.5}$
Second, since 4.5 × 1.5 = 6.5, simplify the fraction to '-4.5'
$y \ \textless \ -4.5$

Answer: y < -4.5