Question

Find the value of p: 2p+8p-6=7p+2p
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Answer 1

2p + 8p - 6 = 7p + 2p

or, 10p – 6 = 9p

or, 10p – 6 – 9p = 9p – 9p

[Subtract 9p from both the sides]

or, p – 6 = 0

or, p - 6 + 6 = 6

[Add 6 to both the sides]

Therefore, p = 6.

Answer 2

Answer:

10p - 6 = 9p

-6= -1p

6=1p

p = 6