SOLUTION: Solve the equation. 5p/7 - 18 = -43

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Question 391539: Solve the equation.
5p/7 - 18 = -43
Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, mananth:
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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5%2A%28p%2F7%29+-+18+=+-43
Multiply both sides by 7
5p+-+126+=+-301
5p+=+-175
p+=+-35

Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5p/7 - 18 = -43
..
add +18 to both sides
5p/7 = -43+18
5p/7 =-25
5p=-175
/5
p=-35
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