Question

What is the value of p?

10p+5=18p–6
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p=−8

p=−18

p = 4

p = 8

Answer 1

Explanation:

`10p + 5 = 18p - (6)/(2) \\ collecting \: like \: terms \: \\ 10p - 18p = - (6)/(2) - 5 \\ 8p = - (11)/(2) \\ 8p = - 5.5 \\ p = - (5.5)/(8) \\ p = 0.68`

Answer 2

p = - 8

Explanation:

we have to subtract by the number 18p from each of your sides

Like: 10p + 5 - 18p

= 18p -3 -180

This gives us: -8p + 5 = -3

Nextly, we have to subtract by 5 on each of your sides

Like: -8p + 5 - 5

= -3 - 5

This gives us: -8p = -8

Now we have divide by the -8 on each of your sides:

Like: -8p ÷ -8

= -8 ÷ -8

Answer: p = 1