Question

-6 (p + 8) = -35 + 7p

Answer 1

Answer:

p = −1

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Regroup terms.

−6 (p + 8) = 7p − 35

2. Expand.

−6p − 48 = 7p − 35

3. Add 6p to both sides.

−48 = 7p − 35 + 6p

4. Simplify 7p − 35 + 6p to 13p −35.

−48 = 13p − 35

5. Add 35 to both sides.

−48 + 35 = 13p

6. Simplify −48 + 35 to −13.

−13 = 13p

7. Divide both sides by 13.

−1 = p

8. Switch sides.

p = −1