SOLUTION: Can you please explain how to solve for p in the following equation: 1/4 p + 4 = -2 1/3

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Question 677449: Can you please explain how to solve for p in the following equation:
1/4 p + 4 = -2 1/3

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve for p in the following equation:
1/4 p + 4 = -2 1/3
:
write it to make the mixed number an improper fraction:
p + 4 =
:
Subtract 4 from both sides
p = - 4
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write 4 as 12/3
p = -
:
p =
:
multiply both sides by 12 to clear the denominators, resulting in:
3p = 4(-19)
:
3p = -76
p =
p = -25
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:
Check this on your calc
enter (.25*-25.333) + 4 = -2.3333

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