Question

Solve the following p/3+p/4 = 5-p+40/5

Answer 1

Explanation:

p/3 + p/4 = 5 - p + 40/5

4p/12 + 3p/12 = 5 - p + 8

7p/12 = 13 - p

7p = 12(13 - p)

7p = 156 - 12p

19p = 156

p = 156/19 = 8.21