Question

2.) 3(p - 1) + 2(p + 3) = -7

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the parentheses

$3p - 3 + 2p + 6 = -7$

Step2: Combine like terms

$5p + 3 = -7$

Step3: Isolate the variable term

$5p = -7 - 3$
$5p = -10$

Step4: Solve for $p$

$p = \frac{-10}{5}$

Answer:

$p = -2$