The equations are
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Equation (1)
Equation (2)
Multiply the equation (2) by 2.
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Equation (3)
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Add equation (3) and Equation (1).
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(Divide each side by 37)
Substitute -3 for p in equation (1).
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(Multiply:
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Addition property of equality: If a = b then a + c = b + c
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(Add 9 to each side)
(Commutative property: a + b = b + a) \ \
(Additive inverse property: -9 + 9 = 0) \ \
(Add: - 3 + 9 = 6) \ \
Division property of equality: If a = b then a / c = b / c, c ≠ 0.
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(Divide each side by 6) \ \
(Cancel common terms) \ \
(Divide:
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The solution is
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