Question

Solve this equation show all steps -2p(-5)-2p=13

Answer 1

first multiply the -2p and -5 to get the equation to 10p-2p=13 ... then subtract the 10p and 2p to get 8p=13 ... then divide the equation by 8 so p=(13/8)

Answer 2

-2p(-5)-2p=13

distribute

10p -2p =13

combine like terms

8p =13

divide by 8

p = 13/8

p = 1 5/8