Easy Problem has me stuck

[tdog]

2p-7
____ +1=2
3

 

[Mrspi]

2p-7
____ +1=2
3

You could think about adding -1 to both sides of the equation....that will get the fraction containing p by itself.

[(2p - 7)/3 ] + 1 + (-1) = 2 + (-1)

[2p - 7) / 3 = 1


Why don't you try that, and then see if you can finish the problem.

If you're still having trouble, please repost, showing us your work so far.

 

[tdog]

Thank you, but I am actually not sure how to get rid of the denominator 3. Can I just multiply both sides by 3?

 

[Denis]

Yes.