Question

Solve this equation. -4(p+2)+8=2(p-1)-7p+15

Answer 1

Hey there! 

First we have to $distribute$! 

$-4 (p +2) = +8 = 2(p - 1) -7p + 15 \\ -4(p) + -4(2) + 8 = 2(p) +-2 + -7p + 15$

Now, we have to $combine$ our like terms 

$-4p + (-8 + 8) = 2p + (-7p) + (-2) + 15$

Once we solve all the $like-terms$ we get 

$-4p = 5p +13$

Now, we have to $add$ $5p$ to each of your sides 

$-4p + 5p \\ = -5p + 13 + 5p$

Solve that part of the equation 

$p= 13$

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