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Example

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

a⋅(b-2)=3b

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

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$9(P-4)=-18......P=$$

Solve for P

$P=2$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Divide both sides by $9$.

$$P-4=\frac{-18}{9}$$

Divide $-18$ by $9$ to get $-2$.

$$P-4=-2$$

Add $4$ to both sides.

$$P=-2+4$$

Add $-2$ and $4$ to get $2$.

$$P=2$$