What are the values for p and a

p = -3 and a = -2

p = -3 and a = -2

I'd like to show some work.

5p+2=4p-1

Let's move all the ps one side and the constants to the other.

First, subtract 4p from each side to keep p on the left.

5p-4p=p

4p-4p=0

Now we have p+2=-1

Next, subtract 2 from each side to get rid of the constants on the left.

2-2=0

-1-2=-3

p=-3

In conclusion, when 5p+2=4p-1...

p = -3

Next equation!

7a+10=2a

Let's do the same thing.

Subtract 7a from each side...

7a-7a=0

2a-7a=-5a

So, 10=-5a

Now, let's solve to make -5a just a.

10/-5=-2

-5a/-5=a

a=-2

In conclusion, If 7a+10=2a, then...

a = -2