The equation is .
(Distribute 3)
(Multiply:
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Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract 12p from each side.
\ (Apply additive inverse property:
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(Apply additive identity property:
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The statement 10 = 9 is never true.
\The equation has no solutions and the solution set is .
The statement 10 = 9 is never true.
\The equation has no solutions and the solution set is .