Question

Which is the solution to the inequality?

y + 15 less-than 3
y less-than negative 12
y greater-than negative 12
y less-than 18
y greater-than 18

Answer 1

y + 15 < 3
Subtract 15 from both sides: y < 3 − 15 = −12.

So the solution is y < −12 (the option "y less-than negative 12").