Question

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How many solutions does the equation 5p – 4p – 8 = –2 + 3 have? (5 points)


One

Two

None

Infinitely many

Answer 1

5p-4p-8=-2+3

Combine like terms
p-8= 1

Add 8 to both sides to isolate p
p=9

Final answer: 1 solution only, p=9

Answer 2

Hey!

First, let's write the problem.

`5p-4p-8=-2+3`
Add like terms,
`5p-4p=p`

`p-8=-2+3`
Add the numbers.

`p-8=1`
Add 8 to both sides.

`p-8+8=1+8`

Our final answer would be,

`p=9`
This tells us that the equation
`5p-4p-8=-2+3` has one solution.

Thanks!
-TetraFish