3(p+2)=-8

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Solution for 3(p+2)=-8 equation:


Simplifying
3(p + 2) = -8

Reorder the terms:
3(2 + p) = -8
(2 * 3 + p * 3) = -8
(6 + 3p) = -8

Solving
6 + 3p = -8

Solving for variable 'p'.

Move all terms containing p to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-6' to each side of the equation.
6 + -6 + 3p = -8 + -6

Combine like terms: 6 + -6 = 0
0 + 3p = -8 + -6
3p = -8 + -6

Combine like terms: -8 + -6 = -14
3p = -14

Divide each side by '3'.
p = -4.666666667

Simplifying
p = -4.666666667

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