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Solve for p in the literal equation 2p + 3r = q.
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Answer:


p = ( q - 3r )/( 2)

Explanation:

2p + 3r = q

2p + 3r - 3r = q - 3r [ subtract 3r from both sides ]

2p + 0 = q - 3r [ -3r + 3r = 0 ]

2p = q - 3r


(2p)/(2) = (q-3r)/(2) [ divide by 2 on both sides ]


p = ( q - 3r )/( 2)

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