Question

How do i solve p -4/9p = - 7/9?

Answer 1

Is it (-4/9) p or -4/(9p)?

Answer 2

If it's -4/(9p) = -7/9, then cross multiply to get ...

Answer 3

-4(9) = 9p(-7)
-36 = -63p
p = 36/63 = ... (reduce)

Answer 4

p = 4/7

Answer 5

It is just as I typed it there are no ( )'s

Answer 6

... so the "p" is in the denominator?

Answer 7

yes

Answer 8

Then the solution above is good. You're all set.

Answer 9

Thanks