Question

Solve the following inequality for p. Write your answer in simplest form.

6p+5≤-2p-5

Answer 1

p≤-5/4

Explanation:

Move variable to the left hand side and change its sign, move the constant tp the right hand side and change its sign

6p+2p+5≤-5

Collect like terms

8p≤-5-5

8p≤-10

Divide both sides of the inequality by 8

p≤-5/4