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Solve the equation 4(p+5) = 21.

What are two ways to start solving this equation? Choose BOTH ways.
• Use the distributive property
Subtract 5 from both sides.
Divide both sides by 4.
Subtract 4 from both sides.
Subtract 21 from both sides.

User Kornelius
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Answer:

p=1/4

Explanation:

4(p+5)=21

4p+20=21

4p=1

p=1/4

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