Solve for P.

3(p + q) = p

A. Q = -2/3 p
B. Q = -3/2 p
C. P = -2/3 q
D. P = -3/2 q

1 answer

Expanding the left side of the equation, we have:

3p + 3q = p

Subtracting p from both sides:

3q = -2p

Dividing both sides by 3:

q = -2/3 p

Therefore, the correct answer is:

Q = -2/3 p