Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Okay so the question is what is "p" or solve for "p". Now the equation is 3p-7+9-2p which equals p+2.
Step 1: Set up the equation
3p-7+9-2p=p+2
Step 2: See if there is any terms or coefficient that can be combined. This is what some people call "combine like terms."
- look at the left side of the equation, there is a 3p and a negative 2p. Combine those together
3p minus 2p equals p (some people like to put 1 in front of the p)
- there are still two numbers left without a variable. it is negative 7 and a positive 9. Combine those together
-7 plus 9 equals 2
- Looking at the right side, there is only p and a number 2. So there is no reason to use the "combine like terms" method because p and 2 are not the same terms. So leave the right side alone.
Here's what the equation looks like now
p+2=p+2
Step 3: Now, we want to get p alone on one side, and an number alone of the opposite side. What we can do is actually subtract 2 on both sides.
p+2=p+2
-2 -2
p= p
I hope you understand what I typed up, sorry for writing so much, I do like to write out my explainations in details. If you have any question or concern please let me know. I would glady answer anything, I will have attach a picture of this work, and also an example of testing out if p=p. Hope you have a great day.
