Question

Solve for p
4 (p - 9) < -12

Answer 1

4(p−9)<−12

Divide both sides by 4. Since 4 is >0, the direction of inequality remains the same.

`\boldsymbol{\sf{p-9 < (-12)/(4) }}`

Divide −12 by 4 to get −3.

p - 9 < -3

Add 9 to both sides.

p < -3 + 9

Add −3 and 9 to get 6.

p < 6