Question

If x = p + 1, find the value of p from the equation } (3x – 18) - 5 (1 + 3p) + (4x - 15) - 12 2 2 4.​

Answer 1

Answer:

(3(p+1) -18) -5 -15p + (4(p+1) -15) =12224

3p+3-18-5-15p+4p+4-15=12224

-8p-31=12224

-8p=12224+31

-8p=12255

p= -12255÷8

p= -1531. 8