Question

Alive the following equations 8p-5/7p+1=-2/4

Answer 1

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There are only two rational number so you have to cross multiply them and then simplify. See the following steps:

8p-5/7p+1=-2/4

As we cross multiply

-2(7p+1)=4(8p-5)

-14p-2 = 32p-20

-14p-32p=-20+2

-46p=-18

Now there are minus sign in both signs so we will cancel them and will become as positive

So

46p=18

Now 46 is multiplying here as 46 is moved to the RHS( Right hand side ) it will be divided

p=18/46

As we simplify we get p=9/23

So p=9/23