Question

- 5 – 8p = – 3p
What is the correct solution?

Answer 1

P=-1

Explanation:

-5-8p=-3p

+8p +8p

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-5=5p then divide both sides by 5

P=-1

Answer 2

p = -1

Explanation:

Step 1: Write out equation

-5 - 8p = -3p

Step 2: Add 8p to both sides

-5 = 5p

Step 3: Divide both sides by 5

-1 = p

Step 4: Rewrite

p = -1