Inequalities Homework Help

[potter14]

I need help with my homework and cannot seem to figure it out. My question is 5 -15=
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8 y -
I have found the answer to this but I would like to know if someone could explain to me how to get the answer to this. Thanks so much in advance.

 

[potter14]

Sorry didnt come out right

My question isnt coming out right on here. It is five eights y greater than equal to negative fifteen.

 

[soroban]

Hello, potter14!

\(\displaystyle \frac{5}{8}y \:\ge \:\text{-}15\)

When solving an equality, use the same steps as with an equality, except
. . when multiplying or dividing by a negative quantity, reverse the inequality.


We have: .\(\displaystyle \frac{5}{8}y \;\ge\;\text{-}15\)

Multiply by \(\displaystyle \frac{8}{5}\!:\;\;\frac{8}{5}\left(\frac{5}{8}y\right) \;\ge\;\frac{8}{5}(\text{-}15) \)

. . Therefore: .\(\displaystyle x \;>\;\text{-}24\)

 

[potter14]

Thanks

Thanks so much for your help. It is greatly appreciated.