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How do you solve #3/5P + 18 = 24#?

Answer 1

Eva Adamson

#P=10#

#3/5P+18=24#

#3/5P=6# Subtract #18# from both sides

Now divide both sides by #3/5#:

#3/5P=6# #P=6/(3/5)#

When dividing by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal (flip it), hence the #3/5# turning into #5/3#

#P=(6/1)*(5/3)#

#P=30/3#

#P=10# Simplify

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Answer 2

Savannah Anderson

To solve the equation 3/5P + 18 = 24, you first subtract 18 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable. Then, you multiply both sides by 5/3 to solve for P.

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