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5p+1/8=3p-5/4 please help

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Answer:

p = -16/11

Explanation:

5p + 1/8 = 3p - 5/4

5p - 3p + 1/8 = - 5/4

2p + 1/8 = - 5/4

2p = - 5/4 - 1/8

(5/4 + 1/8

10/8 + 1/8

- 11/8)

2p = - 11/8

p = - 16/11

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