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Solve for p.

5p−17=−2
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User Naografix
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Answer: p=3

Explanation:

bc you move the -17 to the right side and it becomes +17 and 17-12 is 5

so 5p=5 and divide 5 both side so you get 3

User Taraskin
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Answer: p = 3

Explanation:

5p - 17 = -2

Add 17 to both sides

5p = 15

Divide both sides by 5

p = 3

User Vandershraaf
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