Question

solve for p and graph the solution. -5 > p + 11 > -6. plot the endpoints. select an endpoint to change it from closed to open. select the middle of a segment, ray, or line to delete it.

Explanation:

Step1: Solve the inequality

Starting with \(-5>p + 11\), subtract 11 from both sides.
\(-5-11>p+11 - 11\), which simplifies to \(p<-16\).

Step2: Graph the solution

On the number - line, since \(p < - 16\), the circle at - 16 should be open (because the inequality is strict, \(p\) cannot equal - 16) and the line should extend to the left. So the middle of the open - circle should be at \(-16\).

Answer:

The middle of the open - circle should be at \(-16\).