SOLUTION: 1+1/6p=2(p-5) 1+1/6p=2p-10 1/6p=2p-11 (combined) p= -1

Question 118893: 1+1/6p=2(p-5)
1+1/6p=2p-10
1/6p=2p-11 (combined)
p= -1
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation

Multiply both sides by the LCM of 6. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)

Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side

Distribute

Combine like terms on the left side

Subtract 6 from both sides

Subtract 12p from both sides

Combine like terms on the left side

Combine like terms on the right side

Divide both sides by -11 to isolate p

Divide

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Answer:
So our answer is

note: you were on the right track, but I don't know how you got your last step.
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