Question

Solve the following equation by trial and error method 5p+2= 17​

Answer 1

5p+2=17

5p=17-2

5p=15

p=15/5

p=3

Answer 2

Answer:

p=3

Step-by-step explanation:

let p=1

5(1)+2=17, 7 is not equal to 17

p=2

5(2)+2=17, 12 is not equal to 17

p=3

5(3)+2=17, 17=17