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-7 =
(p + 3 )/(2)

User Arathi
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Answer:

p = - 17

Explanation:

- 7 = 1/2p + 3/2

1/2p + 3/2 = - 7

1/2p + 3/2 - 3/2 = - 7 - 3/2

1/2p = - 17/2

2 * (1/2p) = 2 * (- 17/2)

p = - 17

User Blackandorangecat
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Answer: p = -17

Step-by-step explanation: Solve for p by simplifying both sides of the equation, then isolate the variable.

Hope this helps you out! ☺

User Wojtek Surowka
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