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Consider the equation 3p-7+p=13

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Answer:

p=5

Explanation:

3p-7+p=13

Add like terms.

3p+p-7=13

4p-7=13

Add 7 to both sides.

4p-7+7=13+7

4p=20

Divide 4 from both sides.


(4p)/(4)=
(20)/(4)

p=5

Hope this helps!

If not, I am sorry.

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