Question 176434


{{{6p-1(5p+5)=18-2(p+12)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{6p-5p-5=18-2p-24}}} Distribute.



{{{p-5=18-2p-24}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{p-5=-2p-6}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{p=-2p-6+5}}} Add {{{5}}} to both sides.



{{{p+2p=-6+5}}} Add {{{2p}}} to both sides.



{{{3p=-6+5}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{3p=-1}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{p=(-1)/(3)}}} Divide both sides by {{{3}}} to isolate {{{p}}}.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{p=-1/3}}} which approximates to {{{p=-0.333}}}.