Question

Multi-step equation. Solve the equation. Picture included. PLEASE HELP.

Answer 1

@Secret-Ninja Do you think maybe you can help me with some problems?

Answer 2

\[\frac{ 2p }{ 3 }-12=-2\]

Answer 3

You need help solving it?

Answer 4

Yes

Answer 5

Well, the only variable is p, so you solve for p, the same way you would solve for x in any other equation. Do you have any guess as to what to do first?

Answer 6

Umm..Add twelve to the -12 and the -2?

Answer 7

Yes... so you then get this

\[\frac{ 2p }{ 3 }=-2+12\]

Answer 8

-2+12 is 10 so you get
\[\frac{ 2p }{ 3 }=10\]

Answer 9

Alright..And then do I multiply three to both sides?

Answer 10

Yes! good job. So that cancels out on one side, and 10 x 3 = 30 so....
\[2p=30\]

Answer 11

Do you know what you do now?

Answer 12

Umm....I feel like I remember what to do next but I just can't really? Like, it's on the tip of my tongue. I don't really know what to do next, no.

Answer 13

Wait, do I divide two by each side?

Answer 14

All you have to do is divided 2 by p because they are touching therefore they are multiplying, and you need to do the opposite (divided.) 2/p=p and 30/2=15

Answer 15

\[p=15\]

Answer 16

Alright, that's what I got..So 15 is the answer, correct? :)

Answer 17

Yes. :) Good job ^-^

Answer 18

Yay! :D Thank you. Do you think you can help with some other problems, too? :)

Answer 19

Sure, just remember to close this and repost because you are only allowed 1 question per post. Feel free to tag me in the next once its open. :)