SOLUTION: Solve 2y + 5 < -1.

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Question 223221: Solve 2y + 5 < -1.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2y%2B5%3C-1 Start with the given inequality.


2y%3C-1-5 Subtract 5 from both sides.


2y%3C-6 Combine like terms on the right side.


y%3C%28-6%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate y.


y%3C-3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is y%3C-3