Question

7) If 1/2 (8p + 6) = 3p + 1, what is the value of 4p?
a) -8
b) -2
c) 2
d) 8

Answer 1

-8

1/2 (8p + 6) = 3p + 1

x1/2

4p + 3 = 3p + 1
-3 -3

4p = 3p - 2
-3p -3p

p=-2


4p = -8

Answer 2

or, 1/2(8p+6)=3p+1

or,8p+6=6p+2

or,2p= -4

or,p = -2

Therefore, 4p = 4×(-2)= -8