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What is the answer for -2p > -16

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Answer:

p<8

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 :)

User Nscrob
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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

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.

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