Question

Consider the equation 3p - 7 + p = 13. What is the resulting equation after the first step in the solution?

Op-7 = 13-3p
O 2p-7 = 13
O 3p-7 = 13-
4p - 7 = 13

Answer 1

4p - 7

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Alg

• Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
• Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

3p - 7 + p = 13

Step 2: Solve for p

1. Combine like terms: 4p - 7 = 13
2. Add 7 to both sides: 4p = 20
3. Divide 4 on both sides: p = 5