Question

What is the value of x for 1/2(2p+8) = -p+5

Answer 1

Given data:

The given expression is 1/2 (2p+8)= -p+5.

The given expression can be written as,

`\begin{gathered} (1)/(2)(2p+8)=-p+5 \\ 2p+8=-2p+10 \\ 4p=2 \\ p=(1)/(2) \end{gathered}`

Thus, the value of p is 1/2.