Question

How do you do 36-7p=-7(p-5)

Answer 1

First, distribute the negative seven to the p and negative five in the parentheses. it should look like 36 - 7p = -7p + 35.

Next, add seven p to both sides and it cancels out. 36 -7p = -7p + 35.
                                                                                       +7p= +7p
Then minus thirty five on both sides. You get an inconclusive answer of 1=0