Question

-24 subtracted by 1/8 P equals 3/8 P what does P equal

Answer 1

P = -64

Explanation:

1. Add (1/8)P to both sides: -24 + (1/8)P + (1/8)P = (3/8)P + (1/8)P

2. Simplify: -24 + (1/4)P = (4/8)P

3. Subtract (4/8)P from both sides: -24 + (1/4)P - (4/8)P = 0

4. Simplify: -24 - (3/8)P = 0

5. Add 24 to both sides: -24 - (3/8)P + 24 = 0 + 24

6. Simplify: - (3/8)P = 24

7. Isolate P by multiplying both sides by -8/3: P = 24 * (-8/3)

P = -64

So, P equals -64.