Chapter 0.6, Problem 16E

To determine

To solve the equation $-\frac{p}{5}\ge 14$

Answer to Problem 16E

  $p\le -70$

Explanation of Solution

Given Information: $-\frac{p}{5}\ge 14$

Formula Used : Linear inequality with one variable

Calculation:

Given equation is

  $-\frac{p}{5}\ge 14$

To isolate the variable p, multiply by 5 both sides-

  $-\frac{p}{5}\times 5\ge 14\times 5$

This gives

  $-p\ge 14\times 5$

so -

  $-p\ge 70$

To isolate the variable p, multiply by $-1$ both sides and the inequality sign changes-

  $p\le -70$

Hence the final answer is,

  $p\le -70$