SOLUTION: I need help solving equations similar to this one: 36 divided by "p" = 6 36/p=6 I am looking for the step-by-step sequence to solve it so I can explain it to another perso

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Question 451865: I need help solving equations similar to this one:
36 divided by "p" = 6
36/p=6
I am looking for the step-by-step sequence to solve it so I can explain it to another person.
Thank you.
Mark

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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36%2Fp = 6
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Multiply both sides by P
P*36%2Fp = P*6
P cancels
36 = 6p
Divide both sides by 6
6 = p
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Check solution
36%2F6 = 6