Question

How do you solve `y+ 8.5> 1.7`?

Answer 1

Subtract `color(red)(8.5)` from each side of the equation to solve for `y` while keeping the equation balanced:

`y + 8.5 - color(red)(8.5) > 1.7 - color(red)(8.5)`

`y + 0 > -6.8`

`y > -6.8`