Well, there can be three different steps.
Rearrange the equation so "y" is on the left and everything else on the right.
Plot the "y=" line (make it a solid line for y≤ or y≥, and a dashed line for y< or y>)
Shade above the line for a "greater than" (y> or y≥) or below the line for a "less than" (y< or y≤).
