SOLUTION: How can I solve this question: 1≤-5/4y the -5/4y is read as negative 5 over 4 with a y next to it. How can I solve it so I can put in on a number line?

Question 233807: How can I solve this question:
1≤-5/4y
the -5/4y is read as negative 5 over 4 with a y next to it.
How can I solve it so I can put in on a number line?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve this question:
1≤(-5/4)y
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Note: When you multiply or divide an inequality with a negative
number the order of the inequality is reversed.
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Your Problem:
Multiply both sides by (-4/5) to get:
-4/5 >= y
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Answer: y <= -4/5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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SOLUTION: How can I solve this question: 1&#8804;-5/4y the -5/4y is read as negative 5 over 4 with a y next to it. How can I solve it so I can put in on a number line?

SOLUTION: How can I solve this question: 1≤-5/4y the -5/4y is read as negative 5 over 4 with a y next to it. How can I solve it so I can put in on a number line?