Solve for p

17p+p=40-2p

p = 2

Step-by-step explanation

7p+p=40-2p

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

17p+p=40-2p

17p+p=40+-2p

(17p+p) = -2p+40 (Combine Like Terms)

18p=-2p+40

18p=-2p+40

Step 2: Add 2p to both sides.

18p+2p=-2p+40+2p

20p=40

Step 3: Divide both sides by 20.

20p

20

=

40

20

p=2