<PRE><B>Question 677449</B>
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:
{{{1/4}}}p + 4 = {{{-7/3}}}
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Subtract 4 from both sides
{{{1/4}}}p  = {{{-7/3}}} - 4
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write 4 as 12/3
{{{1/4}}}p = {{{-7/3}}} - {{{12/3}}}
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{{{1/4}}}p = {{{-19/3}}}
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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 = {{{(-76)/3}}}
p = -25{{{1/3}}}
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Check this on your calc
enter (.25*-25.333) + 4 = -2.3333

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