Question

solve the equation. the quantity 2 multiplied by p end of quantity divided by 3 minus 12 equals negative 2. a. 15 b. 17 c. 7 d. –21

Answer 1

$\frac{2p}{3}-12=-2 \\ \frac{2p-36}{3} =-2 \\ 2p-36=-6 \\2p=-6+36=30 \\ p=15$