SOLUTION: Solve for P x(2P-5)=x-4P

Question 206460: Solve for P
x(2P-5)=x-4P
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Distribute

Add 5x to both sides.

Add 4P to both sides.

Combine like terms.

Factor out the GCF 'P'

Divide both sides by to isolate 'P'.

Factor 6x to get 2*3x

Factor out the GCF 2 from the denominator.

Cancel out the common terms.

Simplify

So the solution is
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