Question 211878
Solve for p:
{{{3*abs(p-5) = 2p}}} Divide both sides by 3.
{{{abs(p-5) = (2/3)p}}} Remove the absolute-value bars and write the two equations.
{{{p-5 = (2/3)p}}} or {{{p-5 = -(2/3)p}}} Add 5 to both sides of each equation.
{{{p = (2/3)p+5}}} or {{{p = -(2/3)p+5}}} In the first equation, subtract {{{(2/3)p}}} from both sides. In the second equation, add {{{(2/3)p}}} to both sides.
{{{p-(2/3)p = 5}}} or {{{p+(2/3)p = 5}}} Simplify.
{{{(1/3)p = 5}}} or {{{(5/3)p = 5}}}
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