Solve for p
p = \frac{24}{5} = 4\frac{4}{5} = 4.8
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Linear Equation
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\frac { p } { 3 } - \frac { p } { 4 } = 1 - \frac { p } { 8 }
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8p-6p=24-3p
Multiply both sides of the equation by 24, the least common multiple of 3,4,8.
2p=24-3p
Combine 8p and -6p to get 2p.
2p+3p=24
Add 3p to both sides.
5p=24
Combine 2p and 3p to get 5p.
p=\frac{24}{5}
Divide both sides by 5.
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