SOLUTION: Could someone please help me solve this problem? 2(4y-8)>3(4y+5) the greater than sign has a line underneath it. This problem says to use the set builder {yly_ _}

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Question 423847: Could someone please help me solve this problem?
2(4y-8)>3(4y+5) the greater than sign has a line underneath it.
This problem says to use the set builder {yly_ _}

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi,
Recommend taking Your solving skills with You when solving Inequalities,
keeping in mind that multiplying or dividing by a negative number does
reverse the sign of the Inequality. (although not necessary in this example)
2(4y-8)≥ 3(4y+5)
8y - 16 ≥ 12y + 15
-31 ≥ 4y
-31/4 ≥ y
{y| y ≤ -31/4}