SOLUTION: which value of p is the solution of 5p-1=2p+20

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Question 904668: which value of p is the solution of 5p-1=2p+20
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.


Add to both sides.


Subtract from both sides.


Combine like terms on the left side.


Combine like terms on the right side.


Divide both sides by to isolate .


Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is

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