Question

Solve for p: 3p - 2(p-4) = 7p + 6

Answer 1

Want me to walk you through ?

Answer 2

yeah

Answer 3

Ok first distribute this part -2(p-4)

Answer 4

You know how to distribute?

Answer 5

not really
I just started and I barely get anything

Answer 6

Ok here's how a(b+c) = ab + ac
Try applying it to our term -2(p-4).

Answer 7

Don't worry if you get it wrong I just want you to try.

Answer 8

-2*p--2*4?

Answer 9

Yeah correct ! can you simplify it further, knowing that: --=+

Answer 10

-2*p+2*4?

Answer 11

Yeah and 2*4=8, so we'll have 3p - 2p +8 = 7p + 6.
Clear till now ?

Answer 12

yep

Answer 13

Now we're gonna move all terms that contain p to one side, and the rest to the other side.
If you subtract 7p from both sides what would you get?

Answer 14

what do you mean by both sides?
what are the two sides?

Answer 15

3p - 2p +8 = 7p + 6.
1st side = 2nd side

Answer 16

oh ok

Answer 17

ist side=2p 2nd=6p ?

Answer 18

Now do you think you can do that, subtract 7p from both sides

Answer 19

No you have to keep the equation intact, I'll do this one for you.
3p - 2p +8 = 7p + 6
-7p -7p
3p - 2p - 7p +8 = 6

Answer 20

oh I think I get it!

Answer 21

Ok if you get it, now it's your turn. Subtract 8 from both sides.

Answer 22

the rest I can do I just didn't know how to start, thanks so much for your help

Answer 23

Welcome !