Solve Linear Inequalities Quick Check

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Kirk solves the inequality 5<12y−7. Which statement explains the steps he uses to find the solution set of the inequality?(1 point)
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Kirk adds 7 to both sides of the inequality and then divides both sides of the equivalent inequality by 12 to get 1<y.
Kirk adds 7 to both sides of the inequality and then divides both sides of the equivalent inequality by 12 to get 1 less than y .

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

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.
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 greater than y .

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

Answer 1

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