What would the first step be in solving the inequality: - y ≤ 136

Divide both sides of the equation by - 8

Multiply both sides of the equation by - 8

Divide both sides of the equation by 136

Multiply both sides of the equation by 136

Divide both sides of the equation by - 8 would be the first step in solving the inequality: - y ≤ 136.

Answer: Option A

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that the inequality is - y ≤ 136. Now first we divide both sides by - 8 so that we can find out the value of y. But we also know that if we multiply or divide any inequality by negative value the nature of inequality will changes.

y ≤ - 17

So the minimum value of y will be - 17. And the option A will be the correct answer. When look into the other options, multiply by - 8 on both sides, not a required step to find y. Divide and multiply by 136 on both sides also not a relevant steps.