Question

Zero is less than negative fifteen decreased by y. Solve for y. Would really love some help

Answer 1

The statement Zero is less than negative fifteen decreased by y can be interpreted as the expression below

`\begin{gathered} 0\text{ < -15 -y} \\ \text{collecting like terms,} \\ y\text{ < -15} \end{gathered}`

Therefore the value of y is y<-15