SOLUTION: I need help with a linear equation with variables on both sides. Example:2p-9=5p+12 How would I do this? Thank You, Chris

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Question 24713: I need help with a linear equation with variables on both sides.
Example:2p-9=5p+12
How would I do this?
Thank You,
Chris
Answer by algebrapro18(249) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
first get all variables on the same side of the equation

2p-9=5p+12
-9=3p+12

now subtract 12 from both sides

-21=3p

now divide both sides by 3

-7=p