Question

-6p - 21 = 3p - 12

Answer 1

You would use the same method as all the other problems you've posted, and your answer would be p=-1

Answer 2

you want your p's on one side of your "=" sign and your numbers on the other

Answer 3

Sorry, it's just hard trying it on my own, I can't grasp math very well. Thank you all.

Answer 4

do you understand?

Answer 5

Not completely

Answer 6

ok, look the problem...you want to move the -6p to the right of the "=" sign, when you move it to the right, what will you change the -6 to?

Answer 7

positive 6

Answer 8

6p

Answer 9

good! now you want to move the -12 on to the left of the "=" sign, what will you change the -12 to?

Answer 10

positive 12?

Answer 11

very good!
ok on the left of the "=" sign you now have -21 + 12?

Answer 12

yes

Answer 13

ok, add those two numbers up

on the right, you have 3p + 6p? add those as well

Answer 14

okay

Answer 15

-9 = 9p?

Answer 16

yeah! good job!
now, you want "p" by itself so you divide each side by the number in front of "p"

Answer 17

-1!

Answer 18

yes! amazing job!

Answer 19

Thank you for your help, I understand how to do it now

Answer 20

your welcome, im glad I could help you better understand this type of problem :)

Answer 21

I really appreciate it! :)