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P−1=5p+3p−8
Anyone help. Its due at 11:59 pm :( please help

User Nbalas
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Answer:

p = 1

Explanation:

p - 1 = 5p + 3p - 8(collect like terms)

p - 1 = 8p - 8(add 1 on each side)

p = 8p - 7(subtract 8p on each side)

-7p = -7 (divide by -7)

p = 1

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