Question

olve the equation.

Three-eighths times p equals 9.
(1 point)
Responses

p equals 72.
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p equals 36.
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p equals 48.
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p equals 24.

Answer 1

To solve the equation, you need to divide both sides by three-eighths.

p = 9 / (3/8)

To divide by a fraction, you can multiply by its reciprocal.

p = 9 * (8/3)

Simplify the expression on the right side.

p = 72/3

Finally, divide 72 by 3.

p = 24.

The correct answer is p equals 24.