What is the answer to -24-1/8p=3/8p ?
Mathematics · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Given the equation:
-24 - 1/8p = 3/8p
Solve.
Solution:
In order to solve the given problem, transpose first -1/8p to the other side of the equation, hence it must be taken to note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.
-24 - 1/8p = 3/8p
-24 = 3/8p + 1/8p
-24 = 4/8p
-24 = 1/2p
Multiply 2 on both sides of the equation to cancel out ½p
(2)(-24) = (2)(½ p)
p = -48
Final answer:
p = -48