Question

–2.5p – 20 = 9p + 37.5

Answer 1

The answer is p = -5

Explanation:

-2.5p - 20 = 9p + 37.5

(move constants to one side by adding 20 to both sides)

-2.5p = 9p + 57.5

(move all terms with the "p" variable to one side by subtracting 9 from both sides)

-11.5p = 57.5

(divide both sides by -11.5 to isolate the variable)

p = -5

Answer 2

p = - 5

Explanation:

–2.5p – 20 = 9p + 37.5

combine like terms:

- 2.5p - 9p = 37.5 + 20

simplify:

- 11.5p = 57.5

p = 57.5 / -11.5

p = - 5