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What is the value of p in the equation 13p+42=-57+2p
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What is the value of p in the equation 13p+42=-57+2p

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Answer:

p=-9

Explanation:

13p+42=-57+2p

Subtract 2p from each side

13p-2p+42=-57+2p-2p

11p +42 = -57

Subtract 42 from each side

11p+42-42=-57-42

11p = -99

Divide each side by 11

11p/11 = -99/11

p = -9

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