Question

What value of p makes the equation true? 3/5p + 1/5 (40-p) = 0

Answer 1

3/5p + 1/5 (40-p) = 0

P=-20

Answer 2

The value of p=-20 makes the equation true

Explanation:

we have

`(3)/(5)p+(1)/(5)(40-p)=0`

Solve for p

Multiply by 5 both sides to remove the fraction

`3p+(40-p)=0`

Combine like terns left side

`2p+40=0`

subtract 40 both sides

`2p+40-40=0-40`

`2p=-40`

Divide by 2 both sides

`p=-20`

therefore

The value of p=-20 makes the equation true