SOLUTION: Solve for q: P=p/Q+q...as in Q+q is the denominator

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Question 357166: Solve for q: P=p/Q+q...as in Q+q is the denominator
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, checkley77:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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P=p%2F%28Q%2Bq%29 Start with the given equation.


P%28Q%2Bq%29=p Multiply both sides by Q+q.


PQ%2BPq=p Distribute.


Pq=p-PQ Subtract PQ from both sides.


q=%28p-PQ%29%2FP Divide both sides by P.


So the solution is q=%28p-PQ%29%2FP


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Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P=p/(Q+q) cross multiply.
P(Q+q)=p
PQ+qP=p
qP=p+PQ
q=(p+PQ)/P ans.