Question

5p+2=13.25 what is the total number of pounds

Answer 1

Answer:

$5p + 2 = 13.25 \\ 5p = 11.25 \\ p = 1.25$

Answer 2

Answer:

p = 2.25

Step-by-step explanation:

5p + 2 = 13.25   (we'll have to separate the numbers with the variables and the naked numbers)

5p = 13.25 - 2   (when you switch their places their symbol changes - goes to + then + goes to -)   - is negative and + is positive, as in adding and subtracting.

5p = 11.25

p = 11.25/5   (since theirs multiplication in 5p (5 x p) we're going to do division)

p = 2.25