Question

Solve for p

17p+p=40-2p​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Answer 2

p= 2

Step-by-step explanation

7p+p=40−2p

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

17p+p=40−2p

17p+p=40+−2p

(17p+p)=−2p+40(Combine Like Terms)

18p=−2p+40

18p=−2p+40

Step 2: Add 2p to both sides.

18p+2p=−2p+40+2p

20p=40

Step 3: Divide both sides by 20.

20p

20

=

40

20

p=2