Question

Solve for p: 6(p+0.4)= 5(p- 1.2)

Answer 1

6(p + 0.4) = 5(p - 1.2)

6p + 2.4 = 5p - 6

6p - 5p = - 2.4 - 6

p = - 8.4

Answer 2

p=-8.4

Explanation:

6(p+0.4)=5(p-1.2)

6p+2.4=5p-6

6p-5p+2.4=-6

p+2.4=-6

p=-6-2.4

p=-8.4