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-11+10(p+10)=4-5(2p+11)

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The value of p = -7. Hope this helps.
-11+10(p+10)=4-5(2p+11)-example-1
User Frizinator
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Firstly, foil 10(p+10) and -5(2p+11):
-11+10p+100=4-10p-55

Next, combine like terms:
10p+89=-10p-51

Next, add 10p on both sides:
20p+89=-51

Next, subtract 89 on both sides:
20p=-140

Next, divide both sides by 20 and your answer will be
p=-7

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