Question

Annie says that the equation (2p+a=b+3p) is solve for (p). Is Annie correct? Explain.

a) Yes, Annie is correct because both sides of the equation can be simplified.
b) No, Annie is incorrect because the equation cannot be solved for (p).
c) Yes, Annie is correct because the variables can be combined.
d) No, Annie is incorrect because the equation is not solvable.

Answer 1

No, Annie is incorrect because the equation cannot be solved for (p).

Step-by-step explanation:

No, Annie is incorrect because the equation cannot be solved for (p).

To solve for (p), we need to isolate the variable on one side of the equation. In the given equation, (2p+a=b+3p), we have variables (p) on both sides of the equation, which makes it impossible to solve for (p). There is no combination of operations that can be applied to isolate (p) and find its value.