SOLUTION: What is p in this problem: -10+8=7p+12

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Question 608206: What is p in this problem: -10+8=7p+12
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-10%2B8=7p%2B12 Start with the given equation.


-2=7p%2B12 Combine like terms on the left side.


0=7p%2B12%2B2 Add 2 to both sides.


-7p=12%2B2 Subtract 7p from both sides.


-7p=14 Combine like terms on the right side.


p=%2814%29%2F%28-7%29 Divide both sides by -7 to isolate p.


p=-2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is p=-2
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