Question

What is equation is equivalent to 6(3p-2)=20?

Answer 1

`p = (16)/(9) \\`

Explanation:

`6(3p - 2) = 20 \\ 18p - 12 = 20 \\ 18p = 32 \\ (18p)/(18) = (32)/(18) \\ p = (16)/(9)`

Answer 2

`p=(16)/(9)`

Explanation:

`6(3p-2)=20`

Distribute the brackets.

`6(3p)+6(-2)=20`

`18p-12=20`

Add
`12` on both sides.

`18p-12+12=20+12`

`18p=20+12`

`18p=32`

Divide
`18` on both sides.

`(18p)/(18)=(32)/(18)`

`p=(16)/(9)`