Question

How do you solve `147= 3( 1- 8p )`?

Answer 1

`p = -6`

Explanation:

`147 = 3 * (1 - 8p)`
`147 = 3 - 24p`

minus 3 (both sides)

`144 = -24p`

multiply by -24 (both sides)

`-6 = p`