Question

How to solve for p
2p + 4 < -2 (p+5)

Answer 1

p<-3.5

Explanation:

Open parenthesis first:

2p+4<-2p-10

Move all like terms to one side:

2p+2p<-10-4

Simplify:

4p<-14

Solve:

p<-3.5

Answer 2

p = -7/2

Explanation:

Distribute to get 2p+4<−2p−10

Add 2p to both sides

Subtract 4 from both sides

4p<-14

Divide both sides by 2

-7/2