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Solve for P - Algebra 2 - Isolate the variable?

I can't seem to figure out how to (correctly) isolate P in this equation:

y=p+prt

I can't just do 'p+p'

As much detail as possible please! Show your work.

Thanks.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    y=p+prt

    y=p(1+rt)

    y/(1+rt)=p

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