SOLUTION: When solving a linear inequality, is it always necessary to solve for the Y? why or why not?

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Question 145567: When solving a linear inequality, is it always necessary to solve for the Y? why or why not?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Unless you can see the answer without solving for y, it is best
to solve for y. Then graph the EQUALITY associated with the
INEQUALITY. Then determine which side of the boundary is the
solution for the INEQUALITY.
Cheers,
Stan H.