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Annie says that the equation 2p+a=b+3p is solve for p. Is Annie correct? Explain

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Answer: p = a - b

Explanation:
2p+a=b+3p
subtract 2p from both sides
a=b+p
to get p alone subtract b from both sides

a-b=p

and that's your answer
User Shavanna
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  • Answer:

p = a - b

  • Explanation:

2p + a = b + 3p

a - b = 3p - 2p

p = a - b

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