Please*** I need help with this basic algebra problem.
FILL IN THE MISSING STEPS.

On a piece of paper, graph y< x+1. then determine which answer matches the graph you drew.

Girardo is using the model below to solve the equation . girardo uses the following steps: step 1 add 4 negative x-tiles to both sides step 2 add 1 negative unit tile to both sides step 3 the solution is which step could be adjusted so that gerardo's final step results in a positive x-value? in step 1, he should have added 4 positive x-tiles to both sides. in step 1, he should have added 3 negative x-tiles to both sides. in step 2, he should have added 4 negative unit tiles to both sides. in step 2, he should have added 1 positive unit tile to both sides.

Due to financial difficulties the owner of 4 skateboard stores is going to close 2 of his stores. based on the money earned at each store, which two stores should remain open?