Question

solve for p.
7p + 9 ≤ 2

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract 9 from both sides

$7p + 9 - 9 \leq 2 - 9$
$7p \leq -7$

Step2: Divide both sides by 7

$\frac{7p}{7} \leq \frac{-7}{7}$
$p \leq -1$

Answer:

$p \leq -\frac{7}{7}$ (simplified: $p \leq -1$)