Question

Consider the equation, where p is a real number coefficient.-1/3 (px - 2) = 9What is the value of x in the equation? (Accidentally clicked an answer )

Answer 1

The given equation is,

`-(1)/(3)(px-2)=9`

We can multiply both sides with 3,

`-(px-2)=27`

Therefore on solving,

`\begin{gathered} -px-(-2)=27 \\ -px+2=27 \\ -px=27-2 \\ -px=25 \\ x=-(25)/(p) \end{gathered}`

Thus, the option c is correct.