Question

Solve for p2. p1v1 = p2v2

Answer 1

P₂ =
`(P_(1) V_(1) )/(V_(2) )`

Explanation:

Given expression:

Boyle's law:

P₁ V₁ = P₂ V₂

Problem is to find P₂;

Solution:

P₁ V₁ = P₂ V₂

To solve this problem, multiply both sides by
`(1)/(V_(2) )`;

P₁ V₁ x
`(1)/(V_(2) )`; = P₂ V₂ x
`(1)/(V_(2) )`;

`(1)/(V_(2) )` cancels out V₂ on the right hand side;

P₂ =
`(P_(1) V_(1) )/(V_(2) )`