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OpenStudy (anonymous):

1.In the equation 5 + p = 7, what is the English translation of the variable, p?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

here, what is 7 - 5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

To find the variable p you first have to subtract the numerical value 5 to both sides of the equation. When you subtract 5 to 7 you get 2. So, basically you solve for p getting 2. You can also check your work by replacing the variable p with 2 and you get 7. @everyonelovesleo

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i know its 2 but its that i dont know what is the meaning of a variable.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

a variable is your letter which is p

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