Question 624226
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Hi,
To solve quation -21=7(p-10) which operation should be applied first.
Note:  Rule of thumb is to first apply the Distributive Property. 
 -21 = 7(p-10)    |Distributing the 7 
 -21 = 7p - 70
  49 = 7p
   7 = p