-2/17 + p = -2/15
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Hello,
I am confused in the process of solving multi-step equations, specifically one where there is subtraction on both sides of the equation. The problem I am having trouble with is: 2x-5=4x-1 can you run through how I would solve this?
To solve the equation -2/17 + p = -2/15, follow these steps:
Step 1: Move the constant term to the other side of the equation.
- Start by adding 2/17 to both sides of the equation to isolate the variable p.
- This will give you p = -2/15 + 2/17.
Step 2: Find a common denominator.
- The denominators of the fractions, 15 and 17, are already different.
- To find a common denominator, you can multiply the denominators together: 15 x 17 = 255.
Step 3: Adjust the fractions to have the common denominator.
- Multiply the numerator and denominator of -2/15 by 17 to get -34/255.
- Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/17 by 15 to get 30/255.
Step 4: Simplify the equation.
- Now, replace the fractions with their adjusted forms: p = -34/255 + 30/255.
- Combine the fractions: p = (-34 + 30)/255.
- Simplify the numerator: p = -4/255.
- Further simplify the fraction if needed.
So the solution to the equation -2/17 + p = -2/15 is p = -4/255 (which can be simplified further if required).