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What is the solution to the equation 3 1/2 + p = 5 1/4?

p = 3/4
p = 2 3/4
p = 1/4
p = 1 3/4

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3 1/2 + p = 5 1/4 could be rewritten as 3.5 + p = 5.25. Subtracting 3.5 from both sides, we get p = 1.75, or p = 1 3/4 (answer)
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