Question

What is the value of p in the following equation? 20/p−3=5(1 point)
Responses

5
5

7
7

3
3

1
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Answer 1

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Answer 2

To solve the equation \( \frac{20}{p} - 3 = 5 \), we can start by isolating \( \frac{20}{p} \):

1. Add 3 to both sides:
\[
\frac{20}{p} = 5 + 3
\]
\[
\frac{20}{p} = 8
\]

2. Now, multiply both sides by \( p \):
\[
20 = 8p
\]

3. Next, divide both sides by 8:
\[
p = \frac{20}{8}
\]
\[
p = 2.5
\]

Since \( 2.5 \) is not among the provided options (5, 7, 3, 1), let’s double-check our calculations against the values given.

Given that \( p \) calculated does not match any of the answer options, it indicates either the problem setup or response choices may not be consistent with the equation's solution. However, among the provided options, the calculation shows that none of the responses (5, 7, 3, 1) are valid.

Please verify the equation you provided or the response choices given.