Question

The solution of the equation 35 – 2(p – 1) = 5, p = ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

35 - 3p + 2 = 5

=> 35 + 2 - 3p = 5

=> 35 + 2 - 5 = 3p

=> 37 - 5 = 3p

=> 32 = 3p

=> p = 3/32

=> p = 0.09375

Answer 2

Answer:

Distribute

35−2(−1)=5

=5p35−2(p−1)=5p

35−2+2=5

=5p35−2p+2=5p

Add the numbers

=5p35−2p+2=5p

37−2=5

-2p=5p37−2p=5p

Rearrange terms

37−2=5

=5p37−2p=5p

−2+37=5

=5p−2p+37=5p

Solution

p=37/7