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OpenStudy (anonymous):

help please ): i dont understand how to solve this i know the steps but i keep getting it wrong? -7y - 17 > 11

OpenStudy (nubeer):

ok. first add 17 on both sides.. what will u get?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-7y>27?@nubeer

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-7y-17 > 11 +17 +17 -7y>28 you divide by -7 and y > -4.

OpenStudy (nubeer):

yup.. now divide both sides by -7 but remember whenever you divide or multiply any negative number in inequalities u also have to flip the inequality sign

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oops 28 my brain is malfunctioning and thank thank you both i get it now (: @nubeer @michelleloveee

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