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Solve the following equation for p. What POSITIVE value of p? 10 - 43 - |7p + 12|

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1 vote

Answer:

Subtract

43

from

10

.

33

|

7

p

+

12

|

Explanation:

User Jurik
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The positive value of p from the equation is; p = 3

This is about absolute values.

  • We are given the equation;

10 = 43 - |7p + 12|

  • Let us simplify by subtracting 43 from both sides to leave the right hand side as an absolute value form.

10 - 43 = - |7p + 12|

-33 = - |7p + 12|

divide both sides by -1 to get;

33 = |7p + 12|

User Birdamongmen
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