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3p + 5 = 17
SUBTRACT 5 to BOTH SIDES
3p + 5 - 5 = 17 - 5
SIMPLIFY IT!
3p = 17 - 5
3p = 12
DIVIDE 3 to BOTH SIDES
3p/3 = 12/3
SIMPLIFY IT!
p = 12/3
p = 4
Therefore, the answer should be: p = 4
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