SOLUTION: 11-5y<-77, how do I get the y by itself? Do I add 5 on each side? Please help me! I am so thankful I found this website:)!

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Question 13911: 11-5y<-77, how do I get the y by itself? Do I add 5 on each side? Please help me! I am so thankful I found this website:)!
Answer by rahman(247) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
11-5y<-77 ------------> subtract with 11
11-11-5y<-77-11
-5y<-88
%28-5y%29%2F%28-5%29%3E%28-88%29%2F%28-5%29 --------------> divide with -5 and ">" changed to "<"
y%3E88%2F5
y%3E17%263%2F5
OK