Question 725040
how to solve p(3p+14)=5 


p * 3p = 3p^2

p* 14 = 14p

Therefore:

3p^2 + 14p = 5

Subtract 5 from each side of the equation.

3p^2 + 14p - 5 = 5 - 5

3p^2 + 14p - 5 = 0

Factor:

(p + 5)(3p - 1) = 0

Answer:

p = -5, 1/3





Lennox Obuong
Algebra Tutor