hatchkrysten hatchkrysten
  • 17-09-2018
  • Mathematics
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What is the solution of the equation? 2 = 6p - 8 - 5p

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caelankenney1209
caelankenney1209 caelankenney1209
  • 17-09-2018

Combine like terms : 2 = p - 8

Add 8 on both sides : 10 = p

Hope this helps.

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jukkaduei
jukkaduei jukkaduei
  • 17-09-2018

[tex]2 = 6p - 8 - 5p \\ 2 = (6p - 5p) - 8 \\ 2 = p - 8 \\ 2 + 8 = p \\ 10 = p[/tex]
The answer is p = 10
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