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What is the answer to 7(p - 14) = 42 ?

User Scott Saad
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Your answer will be p=21.42
User Naor
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Answer:

p=20

Explanation:

7(p-14)=42

step one : distribute the 7 inside the parentheses

7p-98=42

step two: get 98 to the other side of the equal sign

7p=140

step 3: get p by itself

p=20

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