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Solve for p.

5=4p−13


p=72


p = 4


p = 7


p = 64

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Answer:

p=4

Explanation:

5=4p-13

5+13=4p

18=4p

18/4=p

4.5=p

User Legale
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Hey there!

5 = 4p - 13

4p - 13 = 5

ADD 13 to BOTH SIDES

4p - 13 + 13 = 5 + 13

CANCEL out: -13 + 13 because it give you 0

KEEP: 5 + 13 because it help solve for the p-value

NEW EQUATION: 4p = 5 + 13

SIMPLIFY IT!

4p = 18

DIVIDE 4 to BOTH SIDES

4p/4 = 18/4

CANCEL out: 4/4 because it give you 1

KEEP: 18/4 because it help solve for the p-value

NEW EQUATION: p = 18/4

SIMPLIFY IT or REDUCE IT!

p = 9/2

Therefore, your answer is: p = 9/2

Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day!

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