Answer:
p= 2
Step-by-step explanation
7p+p=40−2p
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
17p+p=40−2p
17p+p=40+−2p
(17p+p)=−2p+40(Combine Like Terms)
18p=−2p+40
18p=−2p+40
Step 2: Add 2p to both sides.
18p+2p=−2p+40+2p
20p=40
Step 3: Divide both sides by 20.
20p
20
=
40
20
p=2
