Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Section 8.3 - Solving Equations by Using Quadratic Methods - Exercise Set - Page 503: 75

Answer

$y\gt-5$

Work Step by Step

Multiplying both sides by the $LCD= 15 $ and using the properties of inequality, the solution to the given expression, $ \dfrac{y-1}{15}\gt-\dfrac{2}{5} ,$ is \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} 1(y-1)\gt3(-2) \\\\ y-1\gt-6 \\\\ y\gt-6+1 \\\\ y\gt-5 .\end{array}
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