Question

Solve for p:

5p + 13 < -17

Answer 1

Well, treat this like an equation.
5p + 13 = -17
How would you solve this?

Answer 2

Subtract 13 from both sides and divide by 5.

Answer 3

ohhhhhhhh thank you :D

Answer 4

Then just replace the = with <

Answer 5

so it will be P<-6

Answer 6

Yep :)

Answer 7

The thing to be careful about is that if you multiply or divide by a negative number when solving an inequality, you have to change the direction of the inequality sign!

Answer 8

You guys a re awesome! thank you for helping me.;D