How do you solve #12p - 3= 7p + 32#?

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Answer 1 · 2017-06-24T02:58:04

#p=7#

Refer to the explanation for the process.

Solve:

#12p-3=7p+32#

Add #3# to both sides.

#12p=7p+32+3#

Subtract #7p# from both sides.

#12p-7p=32+3#

Simplify.

#5p=35#

Divide both sides by #5#.

#p=35/5#

Simplify.

#p=7#