SOLUTION: which value of p is the solution of 5p-1=2p+20

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Question 904668: which value of p is the solution of 5p-1=2p+20
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5p-1=2p%2B20 Start with the given equation.


5p=2p%2B20%2B1 Add 1 to both sides.


5p-2p=20%2B1 Subtract 2p from both sides.


3p=20%2B1 Combine like terms on the left side.


3p=21 Combine like terms on the right side.


p=%2821%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate p.


p=7 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is p=7