SOLUTION: p2 + 3p + 2 = 3/2 + 3p - 3 ___________ p + 1 If I get the answer I know when my boyfriend will propose!

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Question 54817: p2 + 3p + 2 = 3/2 + 3p - 3
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p + 1

If I get the answer I know when my boyfriend will propose!
Answer by Cintchr(481) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Assuming I understand the way you have written this ...
+%28p%5E2+%2B+3p+%2B+2%29%2F%28p%2B1%29+=+%283%2F2%29+%2B+3p+-+3+
Factor the trinomial
+%28%28p%2B1%29%28p%2B1%29%29%2F%28p%2B1%29+=+%283%2F2%29+%2B+3p+-+3+
Reduce the fraction on the left
+p+%2B+1+=+%283%2F2%29+%2B+3p+-+3+
Combine like terms on the right
+p+%2B+1+=+%28-1%2F2%29+%2B+3p+
subtract p from both sides
+1+=+-1%2F2+%2B+2p+
add 1/2 to both sides
+3%2F2+=+2p+
Divide both sides by 2 ... or multiply by 1/2
+3%2F4+=+p+
So it looks like March 4th (3/4) will be the day.