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Algebra / Linear equations in one variable Difficulty: Easy

What value of p satisfies the equation 5 p + 180 = 250 ?

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Explanation

Choice A is correct. Subtracting 180 from both sides of the given equation yields 5 p = 70 . Dividing both sides of this equation by 5 yields p = 14 . Therefore, the value of p that satisfies the equation 5p+180=250 is 14 .

Choice B is incorrect. This value of p satisfies the equation 5p+180=505.

Choice C is incorrect. This value of p satisfies the equation 5p+180=610.

Choice D is incorrect. This value of p satisfies the equation 5p+180=1,430.