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What is the solution to the equation 7=p-3/5(10p-5)?show your work enter your solutions and work in the box provide

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Hello!

We can solve this algebraically

7 = p - 3/5(10p - 5)

Distribute the -3/5

7 = p - 6p + 3

Combine like terms

7 = 5p + 3

Subtract 3 from both sides

4 = 5p

Divide both sides by 5

4/5 = p

The answer is 4/5

Hope this helps!
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