Question

5<2-3y<12
what is the solution set of the compound inequality
A)-4>y>-1
B)-4y>4 D)1 11 years ago

Answer 1

Alright we have to split this up...
5<2-3y and 2-3y<12
now we need to solve for y for both. Solve both and tell me what you get and I'll check your work.

Answer 2

rd

Answer 3

i cant do 2-3y<12 i keep getting a number thats not up there lol

Answer 4

with what you have up there you should be getting 1<y<-10/3

Answer 5

so c

Answer 6

I'm not sure what your answer would be because none of them match.

Answer 7

right lol ill just put c

Answer 8

Call your teacher ask her about the question and see wether it is a mistake or not

Answer 9

Sorry I couldn't get your answer D:

Answer 10

rd nd thanks for the help

Answer 11

5 < 2 - 3y < 12 --- subtract 2
5 - 2 < 2 - 2 - 3y < 12 - 2 -- combine terms
3 < -3y < 10 -- now divide everything by -3 and change inequality signs
-1 > y > -10/3 or -10/3 < y < -1