How do you solve 6(−2−3p)=−6+4(1−5p)?

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Shreya · EZ as pi
Mar 18, 2018

p=5

Explanation:

We have, 6(−2−3p)=−6+4(1−5p)
Or, −12−18p=−6+4−20p
Or, 2p=12−2
Or, 2p=10
Thus, p=5

Me · EZ as pi
Mar 18, 2018

If you multiply the numbers before the parenthesis in, then you will have an ordinary equation.

p=5

Explanation:

6(−2−3p)=−6+4(1−5p)

You'd get :

−12−18p=−6+4−20p

Which would be simplified as:

2p=10

Which would mean that :

p=5

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