Question

Solve for p.

5p − 8(6p − 5) = p − 4

p =

Answer 1

`p =(22)/(27)`

Explanation:

5p - 8(6p - 5) = p - 4

-5p - 48p + 40 = p - 4

-53p + 40 = p - 4

-53p - p = -4 - 40

-54p = -44

p = 44 ÷ 54

p = 44/54

simplify with factor 2

p = 22/27

Answer 2

`p = 1`

Explanation:

`5p - 8(6p - 5) = p - 4`

`- 43p - 40 = p - 4`

`- 43p - p = - 40 - 4`

`- 44p = - 44`

`p = ( - 44)/(-44)`

`p = 1`

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