Question

Does anyone know the answer?

8(p-1) +3= 8p-5

Answer 1

(-∞,∞)

All real numbers

Explanation:

8(p - 1) + 3 = 8p - 5

8p - 8 + 3 = 8p - 5

8p - 5 = 8p - 5

This equation is always true (-∞,∞)

I hope this helps!

Answer 2

Answer: Infinitely many solutions; -5 = -5

Explanation:

Problem: 8(p - 1) + 3 = 8p - 5

1. Remove the parenthesis. (Distribute 8 through the parenthesis)

8p - 8 + 3 = 8p - 5

2. Cancel equal terms on both sides of the equation

-8 + 3 = -5

3. Calculate the sum

-5 = -5