Question

Solve this inequality: 3p – 16 < 20.
A. p < –12
B. p < 12
C. p < 1/3
D. p < 11/3

Answer 1

3p - 16 < 20
3p < 20 + 16
3p < 36
p < 12

The answer is B.

Answer 2

3p - 16 < 20

3p < 20 + 16

3p < 36

p < 36/3

p < 12

Option B.