Question

What is the value of p in the linear equation 24p+12-18p=10+2p-6?

Answer 1

p = -2

Explanation:

24p + 12 - 18p = 10+ 2p - 6

24p - 18p + 12 = 10 - 6 + 2p

6p + 12 = 4 + 2p

-12 -12

6p = -8 + 2p

-2p -2p

4p = -8

4 4

p = -2