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How to solve 8(3p-1)+9=3(p+2)-1 ?

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Answer:

4/21

Explanation:

1. distribute

24p-8+9=3p+6-1

2. combine like terms on each side

24p+1=3p+5

3. solve for p

21p=4

p=4/21

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