Question

17-2p=2p+5+2p ? I’m so confused

Answer 1

p=2

Explanation:

combine like terms

12=6p

p=2

Answer 2

Explanation:

Let's do like-terms first which on the right side has the 2p:

17-2p=4p+5

Then make the variables on one side:

17=4p+2p+5

17=6p+5

Let's put that 5 on the other side:

17-5=6p

12=6p

Lastly, divide 6 to get a final remaining p.

12/6=p

2=p

Hope you understand :)