Question

Solve the equation 5p + 10 = 45 for p

Answer 1

p=7

Explanation:

5p+10=45

5p=45-10

=35

p=35/5 = 7

therefore, p=7

Answer 2

7

Explanation:

So to start off.

Subtract 10 from 45.

So the equation now looks like 5p = 35.

Now to get p by itself divide 35 by 5.

Hence, p is 7.