How do you solve #7+ 10p = 107#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-03-25T14:56:53

#p=10#

Given: #7+10p=107#

Subtract #7# from both sides.

#color(red)cancelcolor(black)7-color(red)cancelcolor(black)7+10p=107-7#

#10p=100#

Divide by #10#.

#(color(red)cancelcolor(black)10p)/(color(red)cancelcolor(black)10)=100/10#

#p=10#

Answer 2 · 2018-03-25T14:59:25

#p=10#

Move all like terms to the same side:

#7color(red)(-7)+10p=107color(red)(-7)#

#10p=100#

Divide:

#(10p)/10=100/10#

#p=10#