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3(5−p)−2(5+p)=3(p+1)

User Evan Teran
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Answer: 1/4

Step-by-step explanation: Distribute 3 through the parentheses , Distribute 3 through the parentheses , Distribute 2 through the parentheses , Subtract the numbers , Combine like terms , Move variable to the left-hand side and change its sign , Move constant to the right-hand side and change its sign , Collect like terms , Calculate the difference , Divide both sides of the equation by -8 .

User Kelly Adams
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Explanation:

or, 3(5-p)-2(5+p)=3(p+1)

or, 15-3p-10-2p=3p+3

or, 5-5p=3p+3

or, 5-3=3p+5p

or, 2=8p

or, 2/8=p

or, 1/4=p

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