You can check whether you have the correct direction of the inequality sign by substituting a number for p. Any value of p less than –8 should result in a true statement. Try p=−10. Enter your responses in the boxes.

5p−8(p+1)>16
5 (−10)−8(−10+1)>16
−50−8(
) >16
−50+
>16
>16

Create a graph for the demand for starfish using the following data table: quantity/price of starfish quantity (x axis) of starfish in dozens price (y axis) of starfish per dozen 0 8 2 6 3 5 5 2 7 1 9 0 is the relationship between the price of starfish and the quantity demanded inverse or direct? why? how many dozens of starfish are demanded at a price of five? calculate the slope of the line between the prices of 6 (quantity of 2) and 1 (quantity of 7) per dozen. describe the line when there is a direct relationship between price and quantity.