Question

3p + 7 = -4(4 - 6p) + 2

Answer 1

p = 1

Explanation:

Given

3p + 7 = - 4(4 - 6p) + 2 ← distribute and simplify right side

3p + 7 = - 16 + 24p + 2

3p + 7 = 24p - 14 ( subtract 3p from both sides )

7 = 21p - 14 ( add 14 to both sides )

21 = 21p ( divide both sides by 21 )

1 = p , that is p = 1

Answer 2

p=1

Explanation:

`3p + 7 = - 4(4 - 6p) + 2 \\ 3p + 7 = - 16 + 24p + 2 \\ 3p - 24p = - 16 + 2 - 7 \\ - 21p = - 21`

`( - 21p)/( - 21) = ( - 21)/( - 21) \\ p = 1`