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Solve the following inequality.

Negative one-half p less-than negative 16

Which graph shows the correct solution?
A number line going from 27 to 37. An open circle is at 32. Everything to the right of the circle is shaded.
A number line going from 27 to 37. An open circle is at 32. Everything to the left of the circle is shaded.
A number line going from 3 to 13. An open circle is at 8. Everything to the left of the circle is shaded.
A number line going from 3 to 13. An open circle is at 8. Everything to the right of the circle is shaded.

User H S W
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10 votes

Answer:

i think B

Explanation:

User Krishna Bhargavi
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Answer:

A number line going from 27 to 37, open circle at 32, everything to the right is shaded

Explanation:

-1/2p < -16

multiply each side by -2 (don't forget to switch inequality symbol)

p > 32

User Moby Khan
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