What would the first step be in solving the inequality: - y (less than or greater than sign) 136

"-y (less than or greater than sign) 136" translates into two separate inequalities:

-y 136.

You want to solve for y in each case. To do this, multiply each inequality by "-1" and then immediately change the direction of the inequality sign.

For example: - 1 (-y y > - 136.