We are given the equation $\frac{p+5}{3} = 1 - p$ and asked to solve for $p$.

AlgebraLinear EquationsSolving Equations
2025/3/13

1. Problem Description

We are given the equation p+53=1p\frac{p+5}{3} = 1 - p and asked to solve for pp.

2. Solution Steps

First, multiply both sides of the equation by 3 to eliminate the fraction:
3p+53=3(1p)3 \cdot \frac{p+5}{3} = 3(1 - p)
p+5=33pp + 5 = 3 - 3p
Next, add 3p3p to both sides of the equation:
p+5+3p=33p+3pp + 5 + 3p = 3 - 3p + 3p
4p+5=34p + 5 = 3
Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation:
4p+55=354p + 5 - 5 = 3 - 5
4p=24p = -2
Finally, divide both sides by 4 to solve for pp:
4p4=24\frac{4p}{4} = \frac{-2}{4}
p=12p = -\frac{1}{2}

3. Final Answer

p=12p = -\frac{1}{2}

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