SOLUTION: I tried to get some help with my homework, but the guy was wrong, because I worked it backwards, and it didn't work out.I'm 14, and have a hard time with math. Pease help me with

Question 179432: I tried to get some help with my homework, but the guy was wrong, because I worked it backwards, and it didn't work out.I'm 14, and have a hard time with math. Pease help me with this! 1/4(8y+4)-34<-1/3(9y-6) My two answers are y.-35, and y<-37.... neither works out.... thanx
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given inequality.

Multiply EVERY term (except the terms in the parenthesis) by the LCD 12 to clear the fractions.

Distribute.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Add to both sides.

Add to both sides.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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