Question

solve for p.
9p - 10 = 7p + 8
p =

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract $7p$ from both sides

$9p - 7p - 10 = 7p - 7p + 8$
$2p - 10 = 8$

Step2: Add 10 to both sides

$2p - 10 + 10 = 8 + 10$
$2p = 18$

Step3: Divide by 2 on both sides

$\frac{2p}{2} = \frac{18}{2}$
$p = 9$

Answer:

$p = 9$