Which of the following is the correct graph of the compound inequality [tex]4p + 1 \ \textgreater \ -7[/tex] and [tex]6p + 3 \ \textless \ 33[/tex]?



Answer :

To solve the compound inequality [tex]\( 4p + 1 > -7 \)[/tex] and [tex]\( 6p + 3 < 33 \)[/tex] and determine its correct graph, we need to approach each inequality step-by-step and then combine the results.

### Step-by-Step Solution

#### Solve the first inequality: [tex]\( 4p + 1 > -7 \)[/tex]
1. Isolate the term with [tex]\( p \)[/tex] by subtracting 1 from both sides:
[tex]\[ 4p + 1 - 1 > -7 - 1 \][/tex]
Simplifies to:
[tex]\[ 4p > -8 \][/tex]
2. Solve for [tex]\( p \)[/tex] by dividing both sides by 4:
[tex]\[ p > \frac{-8}{4} \][/tex]
Simplifies to:
[tex]\[ p > -2 \][/tex]

#### Solve the second inequality: [tex]\( 6p + 3 < 33 \)[/tex]
1. Isolate the term with [tex]\( p \)[/tex] by subtracting 3 from both sides:
[tex]\[ 6p + 3 - 3 < 33 - 3 \][/tex]
Simplifies to:
[tex]\[ 6p < 30 \][/tex]
2. Solve for [tex]\( p \)[/tex] by dividing both sides by 6:
[tex]\[ p < \frac{30}{6} \][/tex]
Simplifies to:
[tex]\[ p < 5 \][/tex]

#### Combine the inequalities
* Combining the results from both inequalities, we obtain:
[tex]\[ -2 < p < 5 \][/tex]

### Graphing the Compound Inequality

To correctly graph the compound inequality [tex]\( -2 < p < 5 \)[/tex]:

1. Draw a number line.
2. Mark the points [tex]\( -2 \)[/tex] and [tex]\( 5 \)[/tex] on the number line.
3. Since both inequalities are strict (i.e., they do not include equal to), use open circles at [tex]\( -2 \)[/tex] and [tex]\( 5 \)[/tex].
4. Shade the region between these two points to indicate that [tex]\( p \)[/tex] lies between [tex]\( -2 \)[/tex] and [tex]\( 5 \)[/tex].

Hence, the correct graph of the compound inequality [tex]\( 4p + 1 > -7 \)[/tex] and [tex]\( 6p + 3 < 33 \)[/tex] is a number line with open circles at [tex]\( -2 \)[/tex] and [tex]\( 5 \)[/tex], and shading between these points.