Two step equation p + 8/-2 = 10

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asked Sep 24, 2023 46.5k views

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PtQa · Answer 1 · 2023-09-26T19:56:04+0000

It's very simple...

Here is the solution..

Explanation:

As per the question, it is of two step equation. So, the answer should be as follow

${ \purple{ \tt{p}}} \: + \: { \red{ \tt{ \frac{8}{ - {2}}}}} \: = \: { \green{ \tt{10}}}$

${ \orange{ \bold{cross \: multiply \: { \red{ \tt{ - 2}}}}}} \: { \orange{ \bold{with}}} \: { \purple{ \tt{p}}} \: { \orange{ \tt{then}}}$

${ \red{ \tt{ - 2}}}{ \purple{ \tt{p}}} \: + \: { \red{ \tt{8}}} \: = \: { \green{ \tt{10}}}$

${ \red{ \tt{ - 2}}}{ \purple{ \tt{p}}} \: = \: { \green{ \tt{10}}} \: - \: { \red{ \tt{8}}}$

${ \red{ \tt{ - 2}}}{ \purple{ \tt{p}}} \: = \: { \green{ \tt{2}}}$

${ \purple{ \tt{p}}} \: = \: \frac{{ \green{ \tt{2}}}}{{ \red{ \tt{ - 2}}}}$

${ \purple{ \tt{p}}} \: = \: { \red{ \tt{-1}}}$

Miguel Borges · Answer 2 · 2023-09-29T14:03:35+0000

Hi, there.

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» Multiply the equation by -2.

$\boldsymbol{-2p+8=10}$

» Subtract 8 from both sides

$\boldsymbol{-2p=2}$

» Divide both sides by -2

$\boldsymbol{p=-1}$

Hope the answer - and explanation - made sense,

happy studying!!