Question

Solve for y
-1 + (y/8) < 15

Answer 1

fractions can be a little confusing.
Try multiplying the entire inequality by 8

-1 (8) + (y/8)(8) < 15 (8)
-8 + y < 120

are you with me so far ?

Answer 2

yeah I'm with you

Answer 3

to get rid of the fraction, you have to multiply by the common denominator

Answer 4

-8 + y < 120 -- add 8 to both sides
y < 120 + 8
y < 128

or it can be done this way..
-1 + y/8 < 15 -- add 1 to both sides
y/8 < 16 -- now multiply by 8
y < 128

Answer 5

thanks once again (:

Answer 6

sure thing :)