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) About Me  (Show Source):
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solve for p in the following equation:
1/4 p + 4 = -2 1/3
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write it to make the mixed number an improper fraction:
1%2F4p + 4 = -7%2F3
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Subtract 4 from both sides
1%2F4p = -7%2F3 - 4
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write 4 as 12/3
1%2F4p = -7%2F3 - 12%2F3
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1%2F4p = -19%2F3
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multiply both sides by 12 to clear the denominators, resulting in:
3p = 4(-19)
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3p = -76
p = %28-76%29%2F3
p = -251%2F3
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Check this on your calc
enter (.25*-25.333) + 4 = -2.3333