Question

Solve for p.

2(p+1)=16


p = 7

p = 7.5

p = 8.5

p = 9

Answer 1

p = 7

Explanation:

2 (p+1)=16

2p + 2 = 16

2p = 14

p = 14/2

p = 7

Answer 2

p = 7

Explanation:

2(p+1)=16

Distribute to get 2p+2=16

Subtract both sides by 2 to get 2p=14

Divide both sides by 2 to get p=7