Question

Solve the Following Equation by trial and error method:

5p + 2 = 17

Please Also explain

Answer 1

Answer:

p=3

Step-by-step explanation:

5p+2=17

5p=15

p=15/5

p=3

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let P be 1

Then,

5+2=7

If p is 2

Then,

5(2)+2

=10+2=12

If p is 3

Then,

5(3)+2=15+2=17

Therefore,value of p is 3