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P is an unknown value. They are asking you to find what the value P could be. 
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13 + 3p = 7 
Subtract 13 from both sides 
13 - 13 + 3p = 7 -13 
3p = -6 
Divide both sides by 3 to find p
3p/3 = -6/3 
p = -2 
I hope I helped, please let me know if you have addition questions :)