Now there are no p terms on the left side of the equation. Next, let's try to get the p term, 7p, alone on the right side. How can you get rid of the 6 on the right side of the equation so that 7p is alone on the right while keeping the equation balanced?

Question

20 − 2p
=
6 + 5p
+
2p
+
2p

20
=
6+7p

Add 6 to both sides

Subtract 6 from both sides

Subtract 7p from both sides

Answer 1

To isolate the term \( 7p \) on the right side of the equation \( 20 = 6 + 7p \), you need to eliminate the 6 on the right side. The correct step to take in this case would be:

Subtract 6 from both sides.

So, you would do the following:

Starting with the equation: \[ 20 = 6 + 7p \]

Subtract 6 from both sides: \[ 20 - 6 = 7p \]

This simplifies to: \[ 14 = 7p \]

Now, \( 7p \) is alone on the right side with \( 14 \) on the left side of the equation.