SOLUTION: 11-5y<-77, how do I get the y by itself? Do I add 5 on each side? Please help me! I am so thankful I found this website:)!

SOLUTION: 11-5y<-77, how do I get the y by itself? Do I add 5 on each side? Please help me! I am so thankful I found this website:)!

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Question 13911: 11-5y<-77, how do I get the y by itself? Do I add 5 on each side? Please help me! I am so thankful I found this website:)!
Answer by rahman(247) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
11-5y<-77 ------------> subtract with 11
11-11-5y<-77-11
-5y<-88
--------------> divide with -5 and ">" changed to "<"

OK
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