Question

What value of p will make this equation true?

6р+4 = 4р – 8
—— ———-
6 3

A. 10 B. -6 C. -1 D. 2

Answer 1

B. -6

Explanation:

We basically just need to solve for p by isolating it!

The most simple way to do this is shown through these steps:

6p+4 = 4p-8

-4p -4p

2p + 4 = -8

- 4 - 4

2p = -12

÷2 ÷2

p = -6