Question

Given: 33 + 6p = 2(p-1) - 3p
Prove: p = -5

Answer 1

33 + 6 x -5 = 2(-5 - 1) - 3 x -5

3 = 3

Answer 2

Let us prove that p=-5

• 33+ 6p= 2p-2-3p
• 33+6p= -1p-2
• 33+7p=-2
• 7p=-35
• p=-5