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Question 228257: how do I solve 5p/7-18=-43
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5p%2F7-18=-43 Start with the given equation.


cross%287%29%285p%2Fcross%287%29%29-7%2818%29=7%28-43%29 Multiply EVERY term by the LCD 7 to clear any fractions.


5p-126=-301 Multiply and simplify.


5p=-301%2B126 Add 126 to both sides.


5p=-175 Combine like terms on the right side.


p=%28-175%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate p.


p=-35 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is p=-35