What is the value of p in the following equation? 20p−3=5

Question

(1 point)
Responses

1
1

7
7

3
3

5

Answer 1

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

1. First, add 3 to both sides of the equation: \[ 20p - 3 + 3 = 5 + 3 \] This simplifies to: \[ 20p = 8 \]

2. Next, divide both sides by 20: \[ p = \frac{8}{20} \] This can be simplified to: \[ p = \frac{2}{5} \]

Given the options provided (1, 7, 3, and 5), none of them match \( \frac{2}{5} \).

However, if you meant to check for integer solutions or for any potential mistakes in the question, please double-check the equation provided or the response choices. Based on the current math, the answer would indeed be \( p = \frac{2}{5} \).