Question

5(p − 2) + 3(p + 1) = 33, solve the equation.

a) 2 b) 3

c) 4 d) 5​

Answer 1

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5(p − 2) + 3(p + 1) = 33

➺ 5p - 10 + 3p + 3 = 33

➺ 8p - 7 = 33

➺ 8p = 33 + 7

➺ 8p = 40

➺ p = 40/8 = 5

Option (d) : 5 is the correct answer.

Answer 2

Answer:

5(p - 2) + 3 (p+1) = 33

5p - 10 + 3p + 3 =33

8p - 7 = 33

8p = 33 + 7

8p = 40

p = 40/8

p = 5

correct option is d ) 5