Use distribution.
10 - (8p + 3) = 10 - 8p - 3 = 7 - 8p
9(2p - 5) = 18p - 45
So...
-8p + 7 = 18p - 45
Subtract 7 from both sides
-8p = 18p - 52
Subtract 18p from both sides
-26p = 52
Divide both sides by -26.
p = -2
There's your answer :D
Answer:
p = 2
Step-by-step explanation:
Given equation,
[tex]10-(8p+3) = 9(2p - 5)[/tex]
By distributive property,
[tex]10-8p-3 = 18p - 45[/tex]
[tex]7-8p = 18p - 45[/tex]
Subtract 7 on both sides,
[tex]-8p = 18p - 52[/tex]
Subtract 18p both sides,
[tex]-26p = -52[/tex]
Divide both sides by -26
[tex]p=2[/tex]
Which is the answer of given equation.
