Question 577307
{{{7p+8(2-p)=p-3}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{7p+16-8p=p-3}}} Distribute.



{{{-p+16=p-3}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-p=p-3-16}}} Subtract {{{16}}} from both sides.



{{{-p-p=-3-16}}} Subtract {{{p}}} from both sides.



{{{-2p=-3-16}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-2p=-19}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{p=(-19)/(-2)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-2}}} to isolate {{{p}}}.



{{{p=19/2}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{p=19/2}}}