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15 - 8p = 35p - 18 thanks

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Answer:

p = 33/43

Explanation:

Step 1: Write equation

15 - 8p = 35p - 18

Step 2: Solve for p

  1. Add 8p to both sides: 15 = 43p - 18
  2. Add 18 to both sides: 33 = 43p
  3. Divide both sides by 43: 33/43 = p
  4. Rewrite: p = 33/43

Step 3: Check

Plug in p to verify it's a solution.

15 - 8(33/43) = 35(33/43) - 18

15 - 264/43 = 1155/43 - 18

381/43 = 381/43

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