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Solve for p 9p - 3p 05 = 19

User Detlef
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Answer:

p = 4

Explanation:

9p - 3p - 5 = 19

First you subtract like terms which gives you

6p - 5 = 19

Then you move the constant to the right and change its sign which gives you

6p= 19 + 5

Then calculate your answer which gives you

6p=24

Then divide both sides by 6 which gives you

p=4

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