How do you solve #3( p - 7) + 1= 7#?

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Jade
Oct 10, 2016

#p=9#

Explanation:

Distribute 3 throughout the set of parenthesis on the left side of the equation
#3p-21+1=7#

Now, combine like terms on the left #-21# and #1#
#3p-20=7#

Next, begin to isolate x by adding 20 to both sides of the equation
#3p=27#

Divide both sides of the equation by 3
#p=9#

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