Question

Solve the inequality: 3p - 16 < 20

Answer 1

Isolate the p. First, add 16 to both sides

3p - 16 (+16) < 20 (+16)

3p < 36

Next, isolate the p. Divide 3 from both sides

3p/3 <36/3

p < 12

p < 12 is your answer

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