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10p+5=18p–6/2 what is the value of p?

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Answer:

p = 1

Explanation:

10p + 5 = 18p - 6/2

(given)

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10p + 5 = 18p - 6/2

+6/2 +6/2

(addition property of equality)

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10p + 8 = 18p

-10p -10p

(subtraction property of equality

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8 = 8p

÷8 ÷8

(division property of equality)

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1 = p

(symmetric property of equality)

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p = 1

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