Question

I need the answer to
7(p + 1) = 2(3p + 1)

Answer 1

p = -5

Explanation:

7(p + 1) = 2(3p + 1)

Distribute on both sides.

7p + 7 = 6p + 2

Subtract 6p from both sides.

p + 7 = 2

Subtract 7 from both sides.

p = -5

Answer 2

p = -5

Explanation:

7(p + 1) = 2(3p + 1)

Distribute

7p +7 = 6p +2

Subtract 6p from each side

7p +7 -6p = 6p+2-6p

p+7 = 2

Subtract 7 from each side p+7-7 =2-7

p=-5