Question

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

Answer 1

Solve linear equations in one variable.

Step 1: Transpose $17$ to right hand side of the given equation.

$\begin{array}{rcl}17+6p& =& 9\\ & \Rightarrow & 6p=9-17\\ & \Rightarrow & 6p=-8\end{array}$

Step 2: Divide both sides by $6$.

$\begin{array}{rcl}\frac{6p}{6}& =& \frac{-8}{6}\\ & \Rightarrow & p=\frac{-4}{3}\end{array}$

Hence, the solution of the equation $17+6p=9$ is $p=\frac{-4}{3}$.