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Example

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$5(-3p-4)=-15p-20$$

Solve for p (complex solution)

$p\in \mathrm{C}$

Solution Steps

Use the distributive property to multiply $5$ by $-3p-4$.

$$-15p-20=-15p-20$$

Add $15p$ to both sides.

$$-15p-20+15p=-20$$

Combine $-15p$ and $15p$ to get $0$.

$$-20=-20$$

Compare $-20$ and $-20$.

$$\text{true}$$

This is true for any $p$.

$$p\in \mathrm{C}$$

Solve for p

$p\in \mathrm{R}$

Solution Steps

Use the distributive property to multiply $5$ by $-3p-4$.

$$-15p-20=-15p-20$$

Add $15p$ to both sides.

$$-15p-20+15p=-20$$

Combine $-15p$ and $15p$ to get $0$.

$$-20=-20$$

Compare $-20$ and $-20$.

$$\text{true}$$

This is true for any $p$.

$$p\in \mathrm{R}$$