SOLUTION: how to solve p(3p+14)=5

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Question 725040: how to solve p(3p+14)=5

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how to solve p(3p+14)=5

p * 3p = 3p^2
p* 14 = 14p
Therefore:
3p^2 + 14p = 5
Subtract 5 from each side of the equation.
3p^2 + 14p - 5 = 5 - 5
3p^2 + 14p - 5 = 0
Factor:
(p + 5)(3p - 1) = 0
Answer:
p = -5, 1/3




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