Question

What is the solution to the linear equation?

StartFraction 2 Over 5 EndFraction plus p equals StartFraction 4 Over 5 EndFraction plus StartFraction 3 Over 5 EndFraction p. + p = + p

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Answer 1

p=1 is your answer

Explanation:

Answer 2

• p = 1

Explanation:

StartFraction 2 Over 5 EndFraction plus p equals StartFraction 4 Over 5 EndFraction plus StartFraction 3 Over 5 EndFraction

• 2/5 + p= 4/5 + 3/5p
• p - 3/5p = 4/5 - 2/5
• 2/5p = 2/5
• 2p = 2
• p = 1

Answer is 1