Question

1. $5p - 14 = 8p + 4$

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate p terms

Subtract $5p$ from both sides.
$5p - 14 - 5p = 8p + 4 - 5p$
$-14 = 3p + 4$

Step2: Isolate constant terms

Subtract 4 from both sides.
$-14 - 4 = 3p + 4 - 4$
$-18 = 3p$

Step3: Solve for p

Divide by 3 on both sides.
$\frac{-18}{3} = \frac{3p}{3}$

Answer:

$p = -6$