Question

solve for p.
9p - 10 = 7p + 8
p = \boxed{}

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 both sides by 2

\(\frac{2p}{2} = \frac{18}{2}\)
\(p = 9\)

Answer:

\(p = 9\)