<PRE><B>Question 228257</B>


{{{5p/7-18=-43}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{cross(7)(5p/cross(7))-7(18)=7(-43)}}} Multiply EVERY term by the LCD {{{7}}} to clear any fractions.



{{{5p-126=-301}}} Multiply and simplify.



{{{5p=-301+126}}} Add {{{126}}} to both sides.



{{{5p=-175}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{p=(-175)/(5)}}} Divide both sides by {{{5}}} to isolate {{{p}}}.



{{{p=-35}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{p=-35}}} 
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