The equations are
\ Equation (1)
Equation (2)
Multiply the equation (2) by 2.
\ Equation (3)
Add equation (3) and Equation (1).
\Apply division property of equality: if a = b, then.
(Divide each side by 7)
(Cancel common terms) \ \
(Divide:
)
Substitute 3 for p in equation (1).
\
(Multiply:
)
Apply addition property of equality: If a = b then a + c = b + c.
\ (Add 9 to each side)
Apply commutative property of addition: a + b = b + a.
\ (Apply Additive inverse property:
9 + 9 = 0)
(Add:
3 + 9 = 6)
Apply division property of equality: if a = b, then.
(Divide each side by 6)
(Cancel common terms) \ \
The solution is .