Question

Solve the equation. 5/7p - 2/7p + 12 = 6

Answer 1

p = - 14

Explanation:

5/7p - 2/7p + 12 = 6

subtract 12 both sides

5p/ 7 - 2p/7 + 12 = 6 - 12

simplify

5p/7 - 2p/7 = -6

multiply both side by 7

5p/7 * 7 - 2p/7 * 7 = -6 * 7

simplify

5p - 2p = -42

p = -42 / 3

p = - 14

Answer 2

p = -14

Explanation:

5/7p - 2/7p + 12 = 6

Combine like terms

3/7 p +12 = 6

Subtract 12 from each side

3/7p + 12-12 = 6-12

3/7p = -6

Multiply each side by 7/3

7/3 * 3/7p = -6*7/3

p = -14