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Question 121337This question is from textbook pre-algerbra
: Can you help me solve multi-step equations?I get lost.I get the steps confused.

20. 5/8(p-4)=2This question is from textbook pre-algerbra

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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20) (5/8)(p-4)=2
(5p-20)/8=2 now cross multiply
5p-20=2*8
5p-20=16
5p=16+20
5p=36
p=36/5 answer.
proof
(5/8)(36/5-4)=2
(5/8)(36-20)/5=2
(5/8)(16/5)=2
80/40=2
2=2