Question

Solve the equation: $17+6p=9$

Answer 1

Given, $17+6p=9$

Transpose $17$ to RHS,

$\Rightarrow 6p=9-17$

$\Rightarrow 6p=-8$

Divide both sides by $6$,

$\Rightarrow \frac{6p}{6}=\frac{-8}{6}$

$\Rightarrow p=\frac{-4}{3}$