what's the equation p/7=3/21

Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021

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Given the equation:

p/7 =  3/21

Solve for p

Solution:

In order to solve for p, we simply need to multiply 7 on both sides of the equation, this cancels out p/7 leaving behind p.

p/7 = 3/21

(7) p/7 = (7)(3/21)

p = 21 / 21

p = 1

Final answer:
p = 1