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Solve each equation, and check your solution. $$ 5 p=4 p $$

   Solve each equation, and check your solution.
$$
5 p=4 p
$$

Beginning Algebra

Beginning Algebra

Margaret L. Lial,… 11th Edition

Chapter 2, Problem 45

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Solved by Expert Matt Gibson

06/18/2020

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Linear Equations

A linear equation is an algebraic equation in which each term is either a constant or the product of a constant and a single variable. These equations typically involve finding the value of the variable that makes the equation true, using operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Combining Like Terms

Combining like terms is a technique where terms with the same variable are added or subtracted from each other to simplify an equation. This process makes it easier to isolate the variable and solve the equation.

Solution Verification

Solution verification involves substituting the obtained value back into the original equation to ensure that it satisfies the equation. This check confirms the correctness of the solution by validating that both sides of the equation are equal after the substitution.

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