SOLUTION: p+9 --- = r 5 solve for p. (literal equations)

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Question 987505: p+9
--- = r
5
solve for p. (literal equations)
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, josgarithmetic:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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p+9
--- = r
5
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Use math terms.
(p+9)/5 = r
%28p%2B9%29%2F5+=+r
p + 9 = 5r
r = (p+9)/5

Answer by josgarithmetic(39621) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
p+9
--- = r
5

(p+9)/5=r
%28p%2B9%29%2F5=r

You must use properties of numbers to isolate and solve for p, meaning inverses and properties of equality.

highlight%28p=5r-9%29
;
Can you make the steps?