Question

Finish solving the equation 5p + 7 - 3p = 3(2 - p)+1 using the steps that are partially below.

Answer 1

p = 0

Steps shown below

Explanation:

5p + 7 - 3p = 3(2 - p) + 1

5p + 7 - 3p = 6 - 3p + 1 (Distributive Property of Equality)

2p + 7 = 7 - 3p (Combine Like Terms)

2p + 7 + 3p = 7 - 3p + 3p (Addition Property of Equality)

5p + 7 = 7 (Simplify)

5p + 7 - 7 = 7 - 7 (Subtraction Property of Equality)

5p = 0 (Combine Like Terms)

5p/5 = 0/5 (Division Property of Equality)

p = 0 (Simplify)