Hi 2k-5p=-5 |subtracting 2nd line from 1st 6k-5p=-17 -4k = 12 k = -3 2k - 5p = -5 2*-3 - 5p = -5 -1 = 5p -1/5 = p CHECKING our Answer*** 6k -5p = -17 6*-3 -5*-1/5 = -18 + 1 = -17