Question

2(3p+1)>-4 I don't understand what to do after I distribute 2 into 3p + 1

Answer 1

First, distribute the 2.
2(3p+1)>-4
6p+2>-4

Second, subtract 2 from both sides.
6p+2>-4
-2 -2
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6p > -6

Third, divide both sides by 6.
6p > -6
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6 6
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p>-1

So the answer is p>-1.