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Hurrryyyyy please

What is the solution for p in the equation?
1/3 P + 1/2 P + 7 = 7/6 p + 5 + 4
A. p=1
B. p=-1
C. p=6
D. p=-6

User Dieselist
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Answer: D

Explanation:

User Beefcake
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Answer:

D. p = -6

Explanation:

1. combine like terms

5/6 P + 7 = 7/6 P + 9

2. subtract 7/6 P from both sides

-2/6 P + 7 = 9

3. subtract 7 from both sides

-2/6 P = 2

4. multiply both sides by -6/2

Answer:

p = -6

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