Question

Solve 3.8 = p/3 - 7.2.

Answer 1

\(3.8 = \dfrac{p}{3}-7.2\)

Add 7.2 to both sides
\(11=\dfrac{p}{3}\)

Convert \(\dfrac{p}{3}\) to \(\dfrac{1}{3}p\)
\(11=\dfrac{1}{3}p\)

Multiply both sides by the reciprocal of \(\dfrac{1}{3}\), which is 3
\(33=p\)

Answer 2

thankyou

Answer 3

No problem ^^