-8 1/8=6 1/2p is the answer 52.8 does p =52.8
-8 1/8 = (6 1/2)p
so first, we change the mixed numbers into improper fractions. To convert them, we take the product of the denominator and the constant then add it to numerator. This answer is the new numerator, while retaining the denominator:
8 1/8 = (8*8 + 1)/8 = 65/8
6 1/2 = (2*6 + 1) = 13/2
rewriting,
-65/8 = (13/2)*p
to get p, we multiply both sides by the reciprocal of 13/2, which is 2/13:
(-65/8)(2/13) = (13/2)*(2/13)*p
-5*2/8 = p
p = -5/4
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jai can you help me with my one right below taylor i think i got the answer
To check if p is equal to 52.8, we can substitute that value into the equation -8 1/8 = 6 1/2p and see if it holds true. Let's do the calculations:
Starting with the equation -8 1/8 = 6 1/2p:
First, we need to convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions:
-8 1/8 = -65/8
6 1/2 = 13/2
Now, substitute these values into the equation:
-65/8 = 13/2 * p
Next, we can multiply both sides by 8 to eliminate the fraction:
-65 = 8 * (13/2) * p
Simplifying further gives us:
-65 = 52p
Finally, divide both sides by 52 to isolate p:
p = -65/52
Now, let's calculate the result:
p = -65/52 = -1.25
Therefore, the value of p is -1.25, not 52.8.