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2/3p - 11 = 1/3p -15

p=_ ​

User Dario Barrionuevo
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Answer:

-12

Explanation:

(sorry its a bit messy - hope it helps though!)

2/3p - 11 = 1/3p -15 p=_ ​-example-1
User Jonathan Bravetti
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Answer:

p = - 12

Explanation:


(2)/(3) p - 11 =
(1)/(3) p - 15

multiply through by 3 to clear the fractions

2p - 33 = p - 45 ( subtract p from both sides )

p - 33 = - 45 ( add 33 to both sides )

p = - 12

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