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Solve the equation 3/4 ( p-1 )= p-3

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Answer:

p = 9

Explanation:


(3)/(4) (p - 1) = p - 3 ( multiply both sides by 4 to clear the fraction )

3(p - 1) = 4p - 12 ← distribute left side

3p - 3 = 4p - 12 ( subtract 3p from both sides )

- 3 = p - 12 ( add 12 to both sides )

9 = p

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