Question

18 and twice y is less than or equal to the sum of y and 14

Answer 1

Given:

18 and twice y is less than or equal to the sum of y and 14

To find:

The value of y

Solution:

From given, we have a statement, "18 and twice y is less than or equal to the sum of y and 14"

So, let us divide the given statement into 2 parts.

18 and twice y

⇒ 18 + 2y

the sum of y and 14

⇒ y + 14

now combine both the statements.

18 and twice y is less than or equal to the sum of y and 14

18  + 2y ≤ y + 14

2y - y ≤ 14 - 18

y ≤ - 4

Therefore, the value of y is less than or equal to - 4