Question 23544
Solve for p:

{{{(5/8)(p-4) = 2}}} Multiply both sides of the equation by {{{8/5}}}
{{{p-4 = 2(8/5)}}}
{{{p-4 = 16/5}}} Add 4 (or 20/5) to both sides.
{{{p = 16/5 + 20/5}}}
{{{p = 36/5}}}
{{{p = 7.2}}}