Kirk solves the inequality 5<12y−7. Which statement explains the steps he uses to find the solution set of the inequality?(1 point)

Responses

A. Kirk adds 7 to both sides of the inequality and then divides both sides of the equivalent inequality by 12 to get 1<y.

B. Kirk adds 7 to both sides of the inequality and then multiplies both sides of the equivalent inequality by 12 to get 144<y.

C. Kirk adds −7 to both sides of the inequality and then divides both sides of the equivalent inequality by 12 to get (−16)<y.

D. Kirk adds 7 to both sides of the inequality, then divides both sides of the equivalent inequality by 12 and reverses the inequality symbol to get 1>y.

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1 year ago

The correct answer is A. Kirk adds 7 to both sides of the inequality and then divides both sides of the equivalent inequality by 12 to get 1<y.

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1 year ago

A. Kirk adds 7 to both sides of the inequality and then divides both sides of the equivalent inequality by 12 to get 1<y.