Question

Solve: p+2÷6 -p-3÷3 = p​

Answer 1

p = -
`(2)/(3)`

Explanation:

• you have to simplify the left side of the problem first
• the 2 p's cancel each other out
• now you have to do order of operations

Parenthesis

Exponents

Multiplication

Division

Addition

Subtraction

• 2 ÷ 6 = 1/3
• -3 ÷ 3 = -1

1/3-1 = p

p= -
`(2)/(3)`