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-5p - 12= 19
what does p equal

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Answer:

p = 31/-5

Explanation:

Step 1: Add 12 to both sides.

−5p−12+12=19+12

−5p=31

Step 2: Divide both sides by -5.

−5p /−5 = 31/−5

p= −31 /5

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