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#17 solve the equation. -6 p - 21 = 3 p -12

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so the answer to this is going to be

-9 = 9p

and then we divide both sides by 9. and u get drum roll plz

p = -1
hope this helps
User Yori
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-6p - 21 = 3p - 12

Add 6p to both sides.

-21 = 9p - 12

Add 12 to both sides.

-9 = 9p

Divide both sides by 9.

p = -1
User Axel Richter
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