Question 174987


{{{5(p-4)+3=2p}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{5p-20+3=2p}}} Distribute.



{{{5p-17=2p}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{5p=2p+17}}} Add {{{17}}} to both sides.



{{{5p-2p=17}}} Subtract {{{2p}}} from both sides.



{{{3p=17}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{p=(17)/(3)}}} Divide both sides by {{{3}}} to isolate {{{p}}}.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{p=17/3}}} which approximates to {{{p=5.667}}}.