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−11 − 7p = −(1 + 2p)

User Waruna K
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The answer would be -2

Because

-11-7p=-(1+2p)

Distribute

-11-6p=-2p- -1

Add 2p to each side

-5p-11 = -1

Add 11 to each side

-5p=10

Divide each side by -5

P=-2
User Fesja
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-11-7p=-(1+2p)

Firstly distribute negative sign


-11-7p=-1-2p


-11+1=7p-2p


5p=-10


p=-2............Answer

User BrahimS
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