Question 216147
what is 18=5p+3?


Step 1. Subtract 3 from both sides of equation to get p-terms on right side and numbers only on left side.


{{{18-3=5p+3-3}}}


{{{15=5p}}}


Step 2.  Divide 5 from both sides of the equation


{{{15/5=5p/5}}}


{{{3=p}}}


{{{p=3}}}


Check if {{{18=5p+3}}} or {{{18=5*3+3}}} which is a true statement.


Step 3.  ANSWER:  {{{p=3}}}.


I hope the above steps were helpful.


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