Question

Solve the inequality 7y+2<5y+12

Answer 1

Answer:

y < 5

Step by step:

Step 1: Subtract 5y from both sides.

7y+2−5y<5y+12−5y

2y+2<12

Step 2: Subtract 2 from both sides.

2y+2−2<12−2

2y<10

Step 3: Divide both sides by 2.

$\frac{2y}{2}$  < $\frac{10}{2}$

= y < 5