SOLUTION: How do you solve for a variable? Here's an example of a problem 2p+5r=q solve for p

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: How do you solve for a variable? Here's an example of a problem
2p+5r=q solve for p
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Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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2P+5R=Q
2P=Q-5R
P=Q/2-(5R)/2 OR
P=(Q-5R)/2