For the inequality Y

Question

For the inequality Y < -11, would –11 be considered the greatest possible value or least possible value of y? Justify your reasoning.

imnotgoodatmath · Answer

@CrashOnce

imnotgoodatmath · Answer

@CrashOnce

crashonce · Answer

oh sorry my reply didnt send but im not sure sorry :(

scorcher219396 · Answer

Y < -11 means "y is less than -11"
Meaning y could be -11, -12, -13... but not -10
-11 is therefore the greatest possible
(you could also easily justify this with a number line)

anonymous · Answer

I agree with scorcher, but the exact definition is that "y is less than -11".  
Y is any vallue less than -11, for example -12, -11.05, or even -11.0000001, but it can never be exactly at -11.

unless it says $$y \ge -11$$

anonymous · Answer

since they give us only 2 answer choice, I agree with scorcher.  Greatest possible.

imnotgoodatmath · Answer

ok thx cant give two medals :'(