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How do you solve #3p + 4p + 37 = 79#?

Answer 1

Ethan Adkins

#p=6#

Let's put the terms on the left together to obtain:

#7p+37=79#

We can subtract #37# from both sides to get:

#7p=42#

Finally, we can divide both sides by #7# to get:

#p=6#

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Answer 2

Kennedy Adams

Add similar terms first.

#3p+4p+37=79#

#7p+37=79#

Subtract 37 from each side after that.

#(7p+37)-37=79-37#

#7p=42#

Each side is divided by seven.

#(7p)/7=42/7#

#p=6#

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Answer 3

Avery Alexander

To solve the equation 3p + 4p + 37 = 79, combine like terms to get 7p + 37 = 79. Then, subtract 37 from both sides to isolate the variable: 7p = 42. Finally, divide both sides by 7 to solve for p: p = 6.

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