Question

Which step is the most efficient way to find the solution of p+5>−13
?


CLEAR CHECK

Substitute 5
for p
and see if it works.


Add 5
to both sides.


Subtract 5
from both sides and switch the inequality symbol.


Subtract 5
from both sides.

Answer 1

The most efficient way to find the solution of p+5>−13 is to:

Subtract 5 from both sides and switch the inequality symbol.

p+5-5 > -13-5
p > -18