Question

How do you solve `5p-7=28`?

Answer 1

`p=7`

Explanation:

`5p-7=28`

add `7` to both sides:
`=> 5p-7+7=28+7`
`=> 5p=35`

divide both sides by `5`,
`=> (5cancelp)/cancelp=35/5`
`=> p=7`