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Solve the equation 3p+5=17​

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3p+5=17
-5 -5
3p /3= 12/3
P=4
User Rohit Sachan
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Hey there!

3p + 5 = 17

SUBTRACT 5 to BOTH SIDES

3p + 5 - 5 = 17 - 5

SIMPLIFY IT!
3p = 17 - 5

3p = 12

DIVIDE 3 to BOTH SIDES

3p/3 = 12/3

SIMPLIFY IT!
p = 12/3

p = 4


Therefore, the answer should be: p = 4


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