Question

K(l - p) + j = s + w solve for P

Answer 1

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Answer:

p = l -(s +w -j)/k

Explanation:

We can undo what is done to p.

`k(l -p)+j=s+w\\\\ k(l-p)=s+w-j \qquad\text{subtract $j$}\\\\ l-p=(s+w-j)/(k) \qquad\text{divide by $k$}\\\\ l=(s+w-j)/(k)+p \qquad\text{add $p$}\\\\ \boxed{p=l-(s+w-j)/(k)} \qquad\text{subtract the fraction}`