exam Maths Puzzle Numerical Ability

I am trying to figure out the equations to these problems....I have looked everywhere and could not find the answer....i do not understand algebra at all...thank you for your help!

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2ax+1=ax+5 (solve for x)
ax+1=5
ax=4
x=4/a
FIND THE LCM (5+2P), (25-4P 2SQUARED), AND (5-2P)

I AM HAVING TROUBLE FINDING THE LCM FOR THIS QUESTION. CAN YOU PLEASE WALK ME THROUGH THE STEPS TO SOLVE.

THANKS,

JESSICA B.