Question

grade 7 chapter 4 chapter test assessment 6. tell whether -8 is a solution of ( y - 3 < -12 ). a. ( \bigcirc ) yes, -8 is a solution. b. ( \bigcirc ) no, -8 is not a solution.

Explanation:

Step1: Substitute $y=-8$ into inequality

$(-8) - 3 < -12$

Step2: Calculate left-hand side

$-8 - 3 = -11$

Step3: Compare both sides

$-11 < -12$ is false

Answer:

b. No, $-8$ is not a solution.