SOLUTION: How do I solve for p? The problem is 6(p+2)=9(p-5)

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Question 640519: How do I solve for p? The problem is 6(p+2)=9(p-5)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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6%28p%2B2%29=9%28p-5%29 Start with the given equation.


6p%2B12=9p-45 Distribute.


6p=9p-45-12 Subtract 12 from both sides.


6p-9p=-45-12 Subtract 9p from both sides.


-3p=-45-12 Combine like terms on the left side.


-3p=-57 Combine like terms on the right side.


p=%28-57%29%2F%28-3%29 Divide both sides by -3 to isolate p.


p=19 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is p=19