Solve 17=p-3-3p - ScanMath

Evaluate

17 = p - 3 - 3 p

Subtract the terms

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17 = - 2 p - 3

Swap the sides of the equation

- 2 p - 3 = 17

Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign

- 2 p = 17 + 3

Add the numbers

- 2 p = 20

Change the signs on both sides of the equation

2 p = - 20

Divide both sides

\frac{2 p}{2} = \frac{- 20}{2}

Divide the numbers

p = \frac{- 20}{2}

Solution

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p = - 10

Solve the equation