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What is the solution to the equation -5p = 24-p?

Op= -6
O p= - 27
Op
O p= 4
O p=
24
25

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howdy!!

yr answer is A. -6!!!!

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User Chrisdot
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Answer:

p = -6

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Equality Properties

  • Multiplication Property of Equality
  • Division Property of Equality
  • Addition Property of Equality
  • Subtraction Property of Equality

Algebra I

  • Terms/Coefficients

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

-5p = 24 - p

Step 2: Solve for p

  1. [Addition Property of Equality] Add p on both sides: -4p = 24
  2. [Division Property of Equality] Divide -4 on both sides: p = -6
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