SOLUTION: Q = 20,500,000 - 500P how do I solve for P? Thanks in advance. SJ

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Question 223744: Q = 20,500,000 - 500P
how do I solve for P?
Thanks in advance.
SJ
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Q+=+20500000+-+500P Start with the given equation


Q+-+20500000+=++-+500P Subtract 20,500,000 from both sides.


%28Q+-+20500000%29%2F%28-500%29+=++P Divide both sides by -500 to isolate P


%28-Q+%2B+20500000%29%2F500+=++P Reduce.


So the solution is P=%28-Q+%2B+20500000%29%2F500