An equation is shown.

1/6p = 42

What is the value of p?

(1 point)
Responses

7
7

36
36

48
48

252
252

1 answer

To solve the equation 1/6p = 42 for p, you need to isolate p on one side of the equation. Multiply both sides of the equation by 6:

(6)(1/6p) = (6)(42)

This simplifies to:

1p = 252

Therefore, the value of p is 252.