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Solve for p in the literal equation 2p + 38 = 9.
p =

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Answer:

p=-14.5

Explanation:

2p + 38 = 9

-38 -38

2p = -29


√(2)
√(2)

p = -14.5

User Noshitsherlock
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Answer:

p = -29/2

Explanation:

2p + 38 = 9

Subtract 38 from each side

2p + 38-38 = 9-38

2p = -29

divide by 2

2p/2 = -29/2

p = -29/2

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