Maintaining Mathematical Proficiency
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Gather all of the variable terms on one side of the equation and all of the constant terms on the other side.
p=3
To solve an equation, we should first gather all of the variable terms on one side of the equation and all of the constant terms on the other side using the Properties of Equality.
LHS-5p=RHS-5p
Subtract terms
LHS-1=RHS-1
Subtract terms
.LHS /3.=.RHS /3.
Calculate quotient
Rearrange equation
The solution to the equation is p=3.