SOLUTION: I am having troubles with a couple problems: solve the linear equation p/3-3p/8=3 I do not know why I can't get this. Thanks in advance!!

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Question 263734: I am having troubles with a couple problems:
solve the linear equation p/3-3p/8=3
I do not know why I can't get this. Thanks in advance!!

Answer by mananth(16946)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I am having troubles with a couple problems:
solve the linear equation p/3-3p/8=3
I do not know why I can't get this.
p/3 - 3p/8 =3
take 24 as LCD
8p-9p / 24 = 3
-p = 24*3
P=-72

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