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The equation is 8p = 96.
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(Divide each side by 8)
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(Cancel common terms)
p = 12 (Divide: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=3d45662064261d073e71f2fe532130a1.png\")
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Check:
\To check the solution, substitute p = 12 in original equation.
\96 = 8(12)
\96 = 96 (Multiply: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=51beb51801eca2a4f7766e72652ba2f4.png\")
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The statement is true.
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The value of p = 12.