2. Solving Equations Using Addition or Subtraction
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Use the Subtraction Property of Equality to eliminate the addition.
p=3
To solve the equation, we have to isolate p on one side. Using the Subtraction Property of Equality, we will subtract 5 from both sides of the equation. This will eliminate the addition and isolate p.
To check that this solution is correct, let's substitute p=3 into the original equation and simplify.
Since the left-hand side and right-hand side are equal, p=3 is the correct solution.