How do you solve #-3(-3p-6)-5=15+8p#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-05-16T12:57:15

#p=2#

#-3(-3p-6)-5=15+8p#

Since you want to solve for #p#, you have to isolate the variable. First, expand:

#9p+18-5=15+8p#

#9p+13=15+8p#

Subtract #8p# from both sides

#p+13=15#

Subtract #13# from both sides

#p=2#