Question

5(p+2)=10
p+2=2
Add 5 to both sides
Subtract 5 from both sides
Multiply both sides by 5
Divide both sides by 5
Combine like terms
p=
Subtract 2 from both sides

Answer 1

Start: 5(p + 2) = 10

1. Divide both sides by 5 (since 5 ≠ 0):
p + 2 = 2

2. Subtract 2 from both sides:
p = 0

Check: 5(0 + 2) = 5·2 = 10 ✓

Notes: "Divide both sides by 5" and "Subtract 2 from both sides" are the correct steps. Adding or subtracting 5 or multiplying both sides by 5 would not isolate p correctly here.