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5.6p-3=-9+2(p+7) in a five step equation.

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Answer:

p=2

Explanation:

6p-3=-9+2(p+7)

6p-3=-9+2p+14 Distributive Property

6p-3=2p+5 Combine like terms/ Simplify

+3 +3

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6p=2p+8 Addition Property of Equality

-2p -2p

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4p=8 Subtraction Property of Equality

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4 4

p=4 Division Property of Equality

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