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Addition and Subtraction Inequalities — Quiz

Question 5 • Grade 7 Mathematics

Which is the solution to the inequality? y plus 15 is less than 3

Answer
A
y is greater than 18
B
y is greater than negative 12
C
y is less than negative 12
D
y is less than 18

Explanation

Subtract 15 from both sides of y + 15 < 3 to isolate y. This gives y < 3 − 15, or y < −12. The correct choice is “y is less than negative 12.”

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