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4(3-5p) = -5(3p – 4) step by step please

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Answer:

-1.6.

Explanation:

So we have the equation:


4(3-5p)=-5(3p-4)

Distribute both sides:


12-20p=-15p+20

Add 15p to both sides. The right side will cancel:


12-5p=20

Subtract 12 from both sides:


-5p=8

Divide both sides by -5:


p=-(8)/(5)

Or -1.6.

And we're done!

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