document.write( "Question 184152: Solve the inequality (y alone) & positive on the left side of equation.\r
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\"3x-y-2%3C-2%2B2y\" Start with the given inequality.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"-y-2%3C-2%2B2y-3x\" Subtract \"3x\" from both sides.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"-y%3C-2%2B2y-3x%2B2\" Add \"2\" to both sides.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"-y-2y%3C-2-3x%2B2\" Subtract \"2y\" from both sides.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"-3y%3C-3x\" Combine like terms on the right side.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"y%3E%28-3x%29%2F%28-3%29\" Divide both sides by \"-3\" to isolate \"y\". note: Remember, the inequality sign flips when we divide both sides by a negative number. \r
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