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2(7p-4)-18
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Answer: p = 13/12

Explanation:

2(7p - 4) - 18 = 0

Multiply 2 by (7p - 4)

2 x 7p = 14p

2 x -4 = -8

(14p - 8) - 18 = 0

-8 - 18 = -26

14p - 26 = 0

Add 26 to both sides.

14p = 26

Divide both sides by 14.

p = 26/14, or p = 13/12

Answer as a decimal: p = 1.857

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