What is the solution to the following question?

1/3 (p+9) = 3 + 2 (p-6)

A. 36/5

B. 5/36

C. 2

D. 9

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Mathematics

Rogelio Ho

25 April, 13:12

What is the solution to the following question?

1/3 (p+9) = 3 + 2 (p-6)

A. 36/5

B. 5/36

C. 2

D. 9

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Iyana Simon · Answer 1

1/3p+1/3x9=3+2p-12

1/3p+3=-9+2p

1/3p-2p=-9-3

1/3p-2p=-12

Now we put all the number under the common denominator 3 and we multiple - 2p and - 12 by 3

And this equals to:

1p-6p=-36

-5p=-36/x (-1)

5p=36

P=36/5

Answer:A

What is the solution to the following question?1/3 (p+9) = 3 + 2 (p-6)A. 36/5B. 5/36C. 2D. 9

What is the solution to the following question?

1/3 (p+9) = 3 + 2 (p-6)

A. 36/5

B. 5/36

C. 2

D. 9