Question

2.5p + 8 = 7p +2
Simplify

Answer 1

4/3

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: p=1.333333

Explanation:

Step 1: Subtract 7p from both sides.

2.5p+8−7p=7p+2−7p

−4.5p+8=2

Step 2: Subtract 8 from both sides.

−4.5p+8−8=2−8

−4.5p=−6

Step 3: Divide both sides by -4.5.

−4.5p

−4.5

=

−6

−4.5

p=1.333333