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How do you solve the inequality #y + 1 >4y + 4#?

Answer 1

#-1>y#

You subtract #4# from both sides and subtract #1y# from both sides so they will both be equal. You get #-3<3y#, then you divide each side by #3# to get #y# by itself.

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Answer 2

Genesis Allen

To solve the inequality ( y + 1 > 4y + 4 ), first, subtract ( y ) from both sides to isolate the variables on one side. Then, subtract 1 from both sides to isolate the constants on the other side. Finally, divide by the coefficient of ( y ) to solve for ( y ). This yields:

[ y + 1 > 4y + 4 ] [ -y > 4y + 3 ] [ -5y > 3 ] [ y < -\frac{3}{5} ]

Therefore, the solution to the inequality is ( y < -\frac{3}{5} ).

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Answer from HIX Tutor

When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.

How do you solve the inequality #y + 1 &gt;4y + 4#?

How do you solve the inequality #y + 1 >4y + 4#?