if p+12=30 what is p?

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To solve for \( p \) in the equation \( p + 12 = 30 \), you can subtract 12 from both sides:

\[ p + 12 - 12 = 30 - 12 \]

This simplifies to:

\[ p = 18 \]

So, \( p = 18 \).