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Question 853846: i need help on this equation:
-3(p+1)< -18
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its negative 3(p plus 1) less then or equal to -18
Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
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we are given
-3(p+1)< -18
multiply both sides of < by -
3(p+1) > 18
divide both sides of > by 3
p+1 > 6
p > 5