Question

2p-5=3(p-5) solution

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Answer 1

2p−5=3(p−5)

2p+−5=(3)(p)+(3)(−5)(Distribute)

2p+−5=3p+−15

2p−5=3p−15

Step 2: Subtract 3p from both sides.

2p−5−3p=3p−15−3p

−p−5=−15

Step 3: Add 5 to both sides.

−p−5+5=−15+5

−p=−10

Step 4: Divide both sides oth sides by -1.

−p

−1

=

−10

−1

p=10

Answer 2

Answer:

2p-5=3p-15

15-3=3p-2p

12=p

So,p is 12