Question 626746
{{{4p+1-5p=5-(4+p)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{4p+1-5p=5-4-p}}} Distribute.



{{{-p+1=5-4-p}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-p+1=-p+1}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{-p=-p+1-1}}} Subtract {{{1}}} from both sides.



{{{-p+p=1-1}}} Add {{{p}}} to both sides.



{{{0p=1-1}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{0p=0}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{0=0}}} Simplify.



Since this equation is <font size=4><b>always</b></font> true for any p value, this means p can equal any number. 


So there are an infinite number of solutions.


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