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

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Answer 1 · 2018-03-19T00:33:42

#p=6#

Let's combine the terms on the left to get:

#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#

Answer 2 · 2018-03-19T00:36:43

First add like terms...

#3p+4p+37=79#

#7p+37=79#

Next subtract 37 from both sides.

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

#7p=42#

Divide both sides by seven...

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

#p=6#