Question

Find the value of p. p − 1 = 5 p + 3p − 8

Answer 1

P=1

Explanation:

collecting like terms we have

p - 5p - 3p = -8 + 1

-7p = -7

divide both sides by -7

p = 1

Answer 2

p = 1

Explanation:

[add like terms]

p - 1 = 8 p - 8

[add 8 to both sides]

p + 7 = 8 p

[subtract p from both sides]

7 = 7 p

[divide each side by 7]

p = 1