Question

Find P so that (−5)

p+1 × (−5)
5 = (−5)
8

Answer 1

Answer:

Given, 5P−5=19+2P.

Transposing x terms to one side, we get,

⇒ 5P−2P=19+5

⇒ 3P=24

⇒ P=8.

Hence, 8 is the answer.