Question

Solve for p, 2p - 1 = 14 - p * 1 point (a) 15 (b) 5 (c) 3 (d) None of these​

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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✠ 2p - 1 = 14 - p × 1

=> 2p - 1 = 14 - p

=> 2p + p = 14 + 1

=> 3p = 15

=> p = $\dfrac{15}{3}$

=> p = $\dfrac{\cancel{15}}{\cancel{3}}$

=> p = 5