Solve for p

11 - 2(8+3p) = 49

2 answers

11 - 2(8+3p) = 49
-2(8+3p) = 38
-16-6p = 38
-6p = 54
p = -9
11 - 2(8+3p) = 49

11 - 16 - 6p = 49

-5 - 6p = 49

-6p = 54

p = 54/6

p = -9