Question

3p + q = 8 and
3p - q = 10
then p+q is?​

Answer 1

2

Explanation:

3p + q = 8

3p - q = 10

→ Minus the two equations away from each other which would cancel out 3p

2q = -2

→ Divide both sides by 2 to isolate q

q = -1

→ Substitute q = -1 back into 3p + q = 8

3p - 1 = 8

→ Add 1 to both sides to isolate p

3p = 9

→ Divide both sides by 3 to isolate p

p = 3

⇒ The question asks us to find p + q so,

3 + - 1

→ Remember the minus cancels out the plus

3 - 1 = 2

Answer 2

2

Explanation:

3p + q = 8 and

3p - q = 10

then p+q is?​

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add up side-by-side:

6p=18 ⇒ p=3

q=8-3p= 8 - 9= -1

p+q= 3-1=2