Question

Mathematics algebra sat

Answer 1

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2(p + 1) + 8(p - 1) = 5p

2(p) + 2(1) + 8(p) + 8(-1) = 5p

2p + 2 + 8p - 8 = 5p

10p - 6 = 5p

SUBTRACT 5p to BOTH SIDES

10p - 6 - 5p = 5p - 5p

SIMPLIFY IT!

5p - 6 = 0

ADD 6 to BOTH SIDES

5p - 6 + 6 = 0 + 6

CANCEL out: -6 + 6 because it gives you 0

KEEP: 0 + 6 because it helps solve for the p-value

5p = 0 + 6

5p = 6

DIVIDE 5 to BOTH SIDES

5p/5 = 6/5

CANCEL out: 5/5 because it gives you 1

KEEP: 6/5 because gives you the result of the p-value

SIMPLIFY IT!

p = 6/5

Therefore, your answer is: p = 6/5

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Answer 2

P = -11
Hope this helps!