Question

Express 7p+12=3p+11 as an equivalent equation by combining constants

Answer 1

$7p+12=3p+11 \\ \\7p-3p=11-12\\ \\4p=-1 \ \ /:4\\ \\p=-\frac{1}{4}$

Answer 2

7p+12=3p+11
12-11=3p-7p
1=-4p
1/-4=p
-0.25=p