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consider the equation \\(3p - 7 + p = 13\\). what is the resulting equa…

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consider the equation \\(3p - 7 + p = 13\\). what is the resulting equation after the first step in the solution?

\\(p - 7 = 13 - 3p\\)
\\(2p - 7 = 13\\)
\\(3p - 7 = 13 - p\\)
\\(4p - 7 = 13\\)

Explanation:

Identify the given equation

$$ 3p - 7 + p = 13 $$

Combine the like terms

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Answer:

  • (A) \(p - 7 = 13 - 3p\)
  • (B) \(2p - 7 = 13\)
  • (C) \(3p - 7 = 13 - p\)
  • (D) \(4p - 7 = 13\) (Correct answer)