y + 3 1/4 < 9

To solve the inequality, we need to isolate y on one side of the inequality sign.

Subtracting 3 1/4 from both sides of the inequality, we get:

y + 3 1/4 - 3 1/4 < 9 - 3 1/4

Simplifying both sides, we have:

y < 9 - 3 1/4

Combining the terms on the right side, we get:

y < 5 3/4

Therefore, the solution to the inequality is y < 5 3/4.