Question

2/5(15p-20)= -8p-3(p-6)

Answer 1

p =
`(26)/(17)`

distribute the parenthesis on both sides of the equation.

6p - 8 = - 8p - 3p + 18

6p - 8 = - 11p + 18 ( add 11p to both sides )

17p - 8 = 18 ( add 8 to both sides )

17p = 26 ( divide both sides by 17 )

p =
`(26)/(17)`