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Algebraic Fractions, SMB-050

Solve the equation  `(2p+2)/3+1 = (p-5)/5`, leaving your answer as a fraction.  (3 marks)

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`p=-40/7`

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`underbrace{(2p+2)/3+1}_text(multiply × 15)` `=underbrace{(p-5)/5}_text(multiply × 15)`
`5(2p+2)+15` `= 3(p-5)`
`10p+10+15` `=3p-15`
`7p` `= -40`
`p` `=-40/7`

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