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

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