Question

4p + 1 = −11

6p + 3 = 39

Solve for p.

Answer 1

You start the first one by subtracting 1 from both sides.

\( \color{Black}{\Rightarrow 4p = -12 }\)

Divide both sides by 4.

\( \color{Black}{\Rightarrow p = -3 }\)

etc.

Answer 2

how does subtracting 1 from 11 become -12

Answer 3

Notice that it is -11, not 11.

Answer 4

oh ok

Answer 5

Can you do the second one, similarly?

Answer 6

Yes