Question

Consider the equation 3p – 7 + p = 13. What is the resulting equation after the first step in the solution?

Answer 1

hey ....

3p - 7 + p = 13
4p - 7 = 13
4p = 13 + 7
4p = 20
p = 20/4
p = 5

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Answer 2

Hi there!

Answer:

p=5

*The answer must have a positive sign.*

Step-by-step explanation:

Distributive property: a(b+c)=ab+ac

First, you use group like terms to change sides.

$3p+p-7=13$

Then, you add by the numbers from left too right.

$3p+p=4p$

$4p-7=13$

Next, you add by 7 from both sides of an equation.

$4p-7+7=13+7$

Add by the numbers from left too right.

$13+7=20$

$4p=20$

You can also divide by 4 from both sides of an equation.

$\frac{4p}{4}=\frac{20}{4}$

And finally, you simplify and solve. Divide by the numbers from left too right.

$20/4=5$

Final answer is p=5

Hope this helps!

Thanks!

-Charlie

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