Question

-9 = 3(p + 2) using transposing method.​

Answer 1

Answer:

$- 9 = 3(p + 2) \\ - 3 = p + 2 \\ p = - 5$

-5 is the right answer.

Answer 2

Answer:

$- 9 = 3(p + 2) \\ - 9 = 3p + 6 \\ - 9 - 6 = 3p \\ - 15 = 3p \\ \frac{ - 15}{3} = p \\ - 5 = p$