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I need major help with number 5. Please show the work.

I need major help with number 5. Please show the work.-example-1
User Persida
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Answer:

Explanation:

p-1=5p+3p-8

7=7p

p=1

User Saurabh Sonawane
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Answer:

p = 1

Explanation:


p-1 = 5p + 3p - 8

combine like terms on the right side


p - 1 = 8p - 8

subtract 8p from both sides


-7p - 1 = -8

add 1 to both sides


-7p = -7

divide both sides by -7


p = 1

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