$\"\"$ $\"\"$

The equation is $\"\"$

According to Division Property of equality: If $\"\"$ then, $\"\"$ .

$\"\"$ (Divide each side by $\"\"$ )

$\"\"$ (Cancel the common terms) $\"\"$

Verify:

To check the solution, substitute $\"\"$ in original equation.

$\"\"$

$\"\"$ (Cancel the common terms)

Compare the values, the equation is true.

$\"\"$

The value of p is $\"\"$