-5y + 8 = -3y + 10 We need to get y on one side. Add 3y to both sides. -2y + 8 = 10 We need to get 2y by itself. Subtract 8 from both sides. -2y = 2 Divide both sides by -2 to solve for y. y = -1
The value 7 is included in the solution set, so there will be a solid dot at that point. Numbers less than 7 are also included in the solution set, so the number line will be shaded to the left of that solid dot.