2.5p + 8 = 7p +2
Simplify

p=1.333333

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Subtract 7p from both sides.

2.5p+8−7p=7p+2−7p

−4.5p+8=2

Step 2: Subtract 8 from both sides.

−4.5p+8−8=2−8

−4.5p=−6

Step 3: Divide both sides by -4.5.

−4.5p

−4.5

=

−6

−4.5

p=1.333333

10.416 meters per second

step-by-step explanation:

distance=1 00 meters

time= 9.6 seconds in decimal form or 9 3/5 as a mixed number

average speed= 100/9.6

=10.416 meters per second or 10 52/125 as a mixed number.