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Question
Solve the following equation.
17p − 2 = 49
Solution
17p − 2 = 49
Adding 2 to both sides
⇒ 17p − 2 + 2 = 49 + 2
⇒ 17p = 51
Dividing both sides by 17
⇒ `(17"p")/17 = 51/17`
⇒ p = 3
Hence, p = 3 is the solution of the equation.
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