1 year ago

Is 9 a solution to the equation 21=3p-5? Show work

Mathematics

1 answer:

Dmitry_Shevchenko [17]1 year ago

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

21 = 3p - 5

Step 1 : Add 5 on both sides

21 + 5 = 3p

26 = 3p

3p = 26

Step 2 : Divide 3 on both sides

p = 26/3

Hence, the solution of the given equation is 26/3, not 9.

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