Question

Solve for p.

3p − 4 = 11


p = 7

p = -5

p = −3

p = 5

Answer 1

p= 5 because 3 x 5=15     15 - 4=11

Answer 2

P=5 because the parenthesis mean multiplication, and when you multiply 3 times 5, you receive a product of 15. Then, 15-4 is 11, meaning that p=5.