Question

What is the solution of the equation? 2 = 6p - 8 - 5p

Answer 1

Combine like terms : 2 = p - 8

Add 8 on both sides : 10 = p

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

$2 = 6p - 8 - 5p \\ 2 = (6p - 5p) - 8 \\ 2 = p - 8 \\ 2 + 8 = p \\ 10 = p$
The answer is p = 10