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10 grade maths

Solve the equation: 17+6p=9 .

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We are given the equation:

17 + 6p = 9

Step 1: Subtract 17 from both sides of the equation to isolate the term with p on one side.

17 + 6p - 17 = 9 - 17

This simplifies to:

6p = -8

Step 2: Now, divide both sides of the equation by 6 to solve for p.

6p / 6 = -8 / 6

This simplifies to:

p = -8/6

Step 3: Simplify the fraction -8/6 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 2.

-8/6 = -4/3

So, the solution to the equation is:

p = -4/3