Question

Find the variables
2 (p+8)=60 p=?

Answer 1

Answer:

$p = 22$

Step-by-step explanation:

Expand the bracket

$2(p + 8) = 60 \quad \implies \quad \: 2p + 16 = 60$

Subtract 16 from both sides:

$2p + 16 - 16 = 60 - 16$

$2p = 44$

$p = 22$