Question

for each value of y, determine whether it is a solution to y < 12.

y	is it a solution?
7	yes (○)	no (○)
16	yes (○)	no (○)
11	yes (○)	no (○)

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze \( y = 12 \)

The inequality is \( y < 12 \). For \( y = 12 \), \( 12 < 12 \) is false, so it's not a solution.

Step2: Analyze \( y = 7 \)

For \( y = 7 \), \( 7 < 12 \) is true, so it's a solution.

Step3: Analyze \( y = 16 \)

For \( y = 16 \), \( 16 < 12 \) is false, so it's not a solution.

Step4: Analyze \( y = 11 \)

For \( y = 11 \), \( 11 < 12 \) is true, so it's a solution.

Answer:

• For \( y = 12 \): No
• For \( y = 7 \): Yes
• For \( y = 16 \): No
• For \( y = 11 \): Yes

(In the table, mark "No" for \( y = 12 \), "Yes" for \( y = 7 \), "No" for \( y = 16 \), and "Yes" for \( y = 11 \) in their respective "Is it a solution?" columns.)