Question

What is the solution to 5p - 9 = 2p + 12

Answer 1

p = 7

Explanation:

Step 1: Subtract 2p from both sides.

5p − 9 − 2p = 2p + 12 − 2p

3p − 9 = 12

Step 2: Add 9 to both sides.

3p − 9 + 9 = 12 + 9

3p=21

Step 3: Divide both sides by 3.

`(3p)/(3)` =
`(21)/(3)`

p = 7