Solve the equation.

4p + 25 = 6(p – 3) – 3(4 – 3p)

12

–7.5

5

–6

1 answer

To solve the equation \( 4p + 25 = 6(p - 3) - 3(4 - 3p) \), we will first simplify both sides step by step.

Starting with the right side of the equation:

  1. Distribute the \( 6 \) in \( 6(p - 3) \): \[ 6(p - 3) = 6p - 18 \]

  2. Distribute the \( -3 \) in \( -3(4 - 3p) \): \[ -3(4 - 3p) = -12 + 9p \]

  3. Combine the two results: \[ 6(p - 3) - 3(4 - 3p) = 6p - 18 - 12 + 9p = 6p + 9p - 18 - 12 = 15p - 30 \]

Now we can rewrite our equation: \[ 4p + 25 = 15p - 30 \]

Next, we will rearrange this equation to isolate \( p \):

  1. Subtract \( 4p \) from both sides: \[ 25 = 15p - 4p - 30 \] \[ 25 = 11p - 30 \]

  2. Add \( 30 \) to both sides: \[ 25 + 30 = 11p \] \[ 55 = 11p \]

  3. Divide by \( 11 \): \[ p = \frac{55}{11} = 5 \]

Thus, the solution to the equation is: \[ \boxed{5} \]