Question

Solve the following equation
4 + 5 (p-1)=38​

Answer 1

4+5(p-1) = 38

= 4 + 5p - 5 = 38

= -1 + 5p = 38

= 5p = 39

= p = 39/5 = 7.8

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

9 (p-1) = 38

9 × p - 9 × 1 = 38

9p - 9 = 38

9p = 38 + 9

9p = 47

$p \: = \frac{47}{9}$

= 5.2222....