Chapter 2.2, Problem 3STP

Solve each exercise and enter your answer on the grid provided.

The amount of money that Pamela $p$ has and Julie $j$ has are related by the equation $3p+5=j.$

If Julie has $83, how much money does Pamela have?

To determine

To find: Solve it for ‘ p’

Answer to Problem 3STP

  $P=26$

Explanation of Solution

Given information: $3p+5=j$ and $j=83$ .

We know $3p+5=j$ and $j=83$

Plug in j as 83 into the equation, we get $3p+5=83$

Solve this equation for P .

  $3p+5=83$

Subtract both sides 5

  $3p=78$

Divide both sides by 3.

  $P=26$