Question

P/5=- 32 Show your work plz

Answer 1

-160

Explanation:

`(p)/(5) = (1)/(5) p \\ (1)/(5) p = - 32`

Divide by 1/5

`p = ( - 32)/( (1)/(5) )`

Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by the reciprocal

`p = - 32 * (5)/(1) = - 160`

Answer 2

p = -160

Explanation:

`(p)/(5) = -32` (Given)

`(p)/(5)` x 5 = -32 x 5 (Multiplication Property of Equality)

p = -160 (Simplify)