SOLUTION: Please explain to me how to solvethis equation: 5-6p= 9p-7+8p-3+2p I am clueless

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Question 743934: Please explain to me how to solvethis equation: 5-6p= 9p-7+8p-3+2p
I am clueless
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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5-6p= 9p-7+8p-3+2p
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Gather up all the p terms
5-6p = 19p -7 -3
5 - 6p = 19p - 10
add 10
15 - 6p = 19p
Add 6p
15 = 25p
25p = 15
Divide by 25
p = 15/25
p = 3/5