SOLUTION: I do not understand the concept for inequalities. From where do I find the numbers to add, subtract, divide, or multiply for the answer. 5y+2 is equal to or less than -1 +4y. I

Question 349683: I do not understand the concept for inequalities. From where do I find the numbers to add, subtract, divide, or multiply for the answer. 5y+2 is equal to or less than -1 +4y. I am in my third week of a nine week course and already failing.
thank you for any assistance you can provide.
helen hicks
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I do not understand the concept for inequalities. From where do I find the numbers to add, subtract, divide, or multiply for the answer. 5y+2 is equal to or less than -1 +4y.
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5y+2 <= 4y-1
The object is to get y on one side of the equal sign by itself.
Subtract 4y
y+2 <= -1
Subtract 2
y <= -3
That's all

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