Question

Solve the following equation:
$5(p-3)=3(p-2)$

Answer 1

Given, $5(p-3)=3(p-2)$

$⟹$ $5p-15=3p-6$ ...[By Distribution Law]

$⟹$ $5p-3p=15-6$ ...[Transposing $p$ terms to one side]

$⟹$ $2p=9$

$⟹$ $p=\frac{9}{2}$.