13p - 3 = 5p + 13 find p please
Mathematics · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Given the numerical equation:
13p - 3 = 5p + 13
Solve for p.
Solution:
In order to solve for p, we transpose -3 and 5p to the opposite sides of the equation, hence we must take note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.
13p - 3 = 5p + 13
13p + 5p = 13 + 3
18p = 16
Divide both sides by 18 in order to cancel out 18p, leaving behind 16.
18p/18 = 16/18
p = 16/18
p = 8/9
Final answer:
p = 8/9