Question

2p + 3 = 5 - 6p
what is the value of p in the equation?

Answer 1

2p+3=5-6p

2p+6p+3=5

2p+6p=5-3

8p=5-3

8p=2

Answer: p=1/4

Answer 2

p=1/4

Explanation:

original: 2p+3=5-6p

move variable to one side: 2p+6p=5-3

combine like terms: 8p=2

answer :p=2/8

simplify answer (final answer): p=1/4