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Solve the equation 5p + 10 = 45 for p

User CtheSky
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Answer:

p=7

Explanation:

5p+10=45

5p=45-10

=35

p=35/5 = 7

therefore, p=7

User Mandarin
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Answer:

7

Explanation:

So to start off.

Subtract 10 from 45.

So the equation now looks like 5p = 35.

Now to get p by itself divide 35 by 5.

Hence, p is 7.

User Nino Van Hooff
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