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1/2(p-10)=12 solve the equation

User Bryan Agee
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Answer:

p = 3

Explanation:

Multiply both sides by 2 to get:


p-10 = 24\\p = 24 + 10\\p = 34

User Raimue
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(1/2)p - 5 = 12

(1/2)p = 17

p = 34

User Eric Nicolas
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