Question

Solve 3/4(8p - 20) = 7

Answer 1

is it \(\dfrac{3}{4}(8p - 20) = 7\) or \(\dfrac{3}{4(8p - 20)} = 7\)?

Answer 2

the first one

Answer 3

ok... so you need to solve for p, which means you need to isolate the p on the one side. The first thing I woulld do is get rid of that pesky fraction. What could you multiply by on both sides of the equation, to eliminate the fraction?

Answer 4

i think the answer is 11/3 but im not sure

Answer 5

4/3

Answer 6

Yes, 4/3 will do it - or even just 4, then you don't get a fraction on the other side.

Answer 7

Well, you can always check your solution in the original equation. If it makes it a true statement, then that's the solution. One of the beauties of solving equations. :)

Answer 8

\[3(8p - 20) = 7\cdot4\]\[24p -60 = 28\]\[24p = 88\]\[p = \dfrac{88}{24}\]\[p = \dfrac{11}{3}\]

Answer 9

Looks like the right answer to me. What about it were you unsure about?

Answer 10

i just wanted to check my answer

Answer 11

okeydoke. \(\Large \checkmark\) :)

Answer 12

thanks!