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1/8(p + 24) = 9
1/8(p) + 1/8(24) = 9
1/8p + 3 = 9
SUBTRACT 3 to BOTH SIDES
1/8p + 3 - 3 = 9 - 3
CANCEL out: 3 - 3 because it gives 0
KEEP: 9 - 3 because it help solve for the p-value.
NEW EQUATION: 1/8p = 9 - 3
SIMPLIFY IT!
1/8p = 6
MULTIPLY 8 to BOTH SIDES
1/8p * 8 = 6 * 8
CANCEL out: 1/8 * 8 because it gives 1
KEEP: 6 * 8 because it gives the p-value.
NEW EQUATION: p = 6 * 8
SIMPLIFY IT!
p = 48
Therefore, your answer is: p = 48
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