Question

How would I solve this?? 5p-8(p+1)>16

Answer 1

*To solve inequalities is similar to solving equations: isolate the desired variable to one side.

So firstly, distribute -8 to (p + 1):

$5p-8p-8>16$

Next, combine like terms:

$-3p-8>16$

Next, add 8 to both sides:

$-3p>24$

Lastly, divide both sides by -3. Now since you are dividing by a negative, you will be flipping the inequality symbol as well. Your final answer will be $p$