Question 25993
Solve:
{{{(1/3)(p+21) = (1/6)(p-9)}}} Multipy both sides of the equation by 3 to clear the 1/3 fraction
{{{(p+21) = (3/6)(p-9)}}} Simplify.
{{{(p+21) = (1/2)(p-9)}}} Multiply both sides by 2 to clear the 1/2 fraction.
{{{2(p+21) = p-9}}} Simplify. Apply the distributive property to the left side.
{{{2p+42 = p-9}}} Subtract p from both sides.
{{{p+42 =-9}}} Subtract 42 from both sides.
{{{p = -51}}}