SOLUTION: How do I solve: 7y-12 is less than 8y+5

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Question 241394: How do I solve:
7y-12 is less than 8y+5
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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7y-12%3C8y%2B5 Start with the given inequality.


7y%3C8y%2B5%2B12 Add 12 to both sides.


7y-8y%3C5%2B12 Subtract 8y from both sides.


-y%3C5%2B12 Combine like terms on the left side.


-y%3C17 Combine like terms on the right side.


y%3E%2817%29%2F%28-1%29 Divide both sides by -1 to isolate y. note: Remember, the inequality sign flips when we divide both sides by a negative number.


y%3E-17 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is y%3E-17