Question

What is the answer for -2p > -16

Answer 1

Answer:

p<8

Step-by-step explanation:

We multiply both sides by -1 to get

But remember, when you do that you reverse it, so we turn > into a <

2p<16

we divide both sides by 2

p<8

Hope this helps :)

Answer 2

Answer:

p < 8

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

-2p > -16

Step 2: Solve for p

1. Divide -2 on both sides:                    p < 8

Here we see that any number p smaller than 8 would work as a solution to the inequality.