Question

What is the value of P in the fallowing equation? 20/p-3=5
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Answer 1

To solve the equation \( \frac{20}{p} - 3 = 5 \), follow these steps:

1. Start by isolating the term with \( p \):
\[
\frac{20}{p} - 3 = 5
\]

2. Add 3 to both sides of the equation:
\[
\frac{20}{p} = 5 + 3
\]
\[
\frac{20}{p} = 8
\]

3. Now, multiply both sides by \( p \) to eliminate the fraction:
\[
20 = 8p
\]

4. Next, solve for \( p \) by dividing both sides by 8:
\[
p = \frac{20}{8}
\]
\[
p = \frac{5}{2}
\]

Thus, the value of \( P \) is \( \frac{5}{2} \) or 2.5.