What is P in - 3p+2 (5p-12) = -73

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Norah

Mathematics

16 January, 14:02

What is P in - 3p+2 (5p-12) = -73

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Michael · Answer 1

Answer: p = - 7

Step-by-step explanation:

-3p + 2 (5p-12) = - 73

Use distributive property to multiply-2 thru parentheses

-3p + 10p - 24 = - 73

Combine like terms

7p - 24 = - 73

Add 24 to move sides to isolate the p value

7p = - 49

Divide both sides by 7

P = - 7.

Answer is negative because you divided a negative number by a positive number