Question

Solve and check the following equation. p = −2p −15p =

Answer 1

Answer:

I think its -17p

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

p = 0

Step-by-step explanation:

The given equality is p= -2p - 15p

Simplifying, p = (-2-15)p

=> p= -17p

Moving all the terms to the left hand side:

=> p + 17 p =0

=> 18 p =0

The only value of p for which this equality will hold is when p= 0/18 = 0

Validation:

Substituting p = 0 in the original equality:

p= -2p - 15p

LHS = p = 0

RHS = -2p - 15p

= -2*0 -15*0 = 0-0 = 0

So the two sides are equal and the equality is valid for p = 0.