Question

What is the solution? 4p – 12 = 8 + 4p + 5p
a. 16
b. 6
c. -5
d. -4

Answer 1

d. -4

Explanation:

• 4p – 12 = 8 + 4p + 5p
• 4p – 12 = 8 + 9p
• 4p – 9p = 8 + 12
• – 5p = 20
• p = 20 ÷ (– 5)
• p = – 4

Answer 2

Question:-

What is the solution? 4p – 12 = 8 + 4p + 5p

a. 16

b. 6

c. -5

d. -4

Answer:-

Option d. -4

Explanation:-

=> 4p – 12 = 8 + 4p + 5p

=> 4p - 4p - 5p = 8 + 12

=> -5p = 20

=> p = 20/(-5)

=> p = -4