Question 658783
{{{3p-1=5(p-1)-2(7-2p)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{3p-1=5p-5-14+4p}}} Distribute.



{{{3p-1=9p-19}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{3p=9p-19+1}}} Add {{{1}}} to both sides.



{{{3p-9p=-19+1}}} Subtract {{{9p}}} from both sides.



{{{-6p=-19+1}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-6p=-18}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{p=(-18)/(-6)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-6}}} to isolate {{{p}}}.



{{{p=3}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{p=3}}}