Question

4. Find the value of pwhich will make the product of 2p-5 and p-4 equal value to p+8​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

(2p-5)(p-4) = p+8

2p^2 -8p -5p + 20= p+8

2p^2 -13p -p = 8-20

=2p^2- 14p +12=0

= 2p^2- 12 p - 2p +12=0

2p(p-6) -2(p-6)=0

=(2p-2)(p-6)=0

therefore p=6 & p=1