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-17 = 6p - 5 What is p?

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Answer:

p =-2

Explanation:

Add 5 to both sides: -17(+5)=6p-5(+5)

Divide both sides by 6: -12/6=6p/6

Simplify: p=-2.

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User Carolyn
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the answer is p=-2 because you add 5 to -17 and you get-12 then you do 6/-12 and you get -2
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