Write Equation: Write down the equation given in the problem.75=p+74We need to find the value of p.
Combine Terms: Since both terms on the right side of the equation have a common denominator, we can combine them.p+74=75To isolate p, we need to subtract 74 from both sides of the equation.
Subtract 74: Subtract 74 from both sides of the equation.75−74=p+74−74This simplifies to:7(5−4)=p
Perform Subtraction: Perform the subtraction in the numerator.(5−4)/7=1/7So, p=1/7
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