Question 362157
{{{(5/8)(p-4)=2}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{(5/8)p-5/2=2}}} Distribute.



{{{8((5/cross(8))p-5/cross(2))=8(2)}}} Multiply both sides by the LCD {{{8}}} to clear any fractions.



{{{5p-20=16}}} Distribute and multiply.



{{{5p=16+20}}} Add {{{20}}} to both sides.



{{{5p=36}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{p=(36)/(5)}}} Divide both sides by {{{5}}} to isolate {{{p}}}.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{p=36/5}}} 



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