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What is the solution to the equation sqrt -5p=sqrt24-p

User Liya
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Answer:

-6

Explanation:

take the square of both sides we will get

-5p=24-p

add p both sides

-4p=24

now divide to -4

p=-6

User Sapbucket
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Answer:

p = -6

Explanation:

√(-5p) = √(24 − p)

Square both sides:

-5p = 24 − p

Solve for p:

-4p = 24

p = -6

User BrownEyes
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