Question

Solve for p when r= -1/6 and s= 1/4. Sp+ r= 1/2. Then solve for p in general

Answer 1

`sp+r=(1)/(2)`

Replace the given values:

`(1)/(4)p-(1)/(6)=(1)/(2)`

Add 1/6 to both sides:

`(1)/(4)p=(2)/(3)`

Multiply both sides by 4:

`p=(8)/(3)`