SOLUTION: I am trying to help my son with his pre algebra.....but it has been a long time...can you show me how to solve the following: 1/3(p+21)=1/6(p-9) thanks, Rick

Question 25993: I am trying to help my son with his pre algebra.....but it has been a long time...can you show me how to solve the following:
1/3(p+21)=1/6(p-9)
thanks, Rick
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve:
Multipy both sides of the equation by 3 to clear the 1/3 fraction
Simplify.
Multiply both sides by 2 to clear the 1/2 fraction.
Simplify. Apply the distributive property to the left side.
Subtract p from both sides.
Subtract 42 from both sides.

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