Anonymous

2/5 + p = 4/5 + 3/5p 2/5p = 2/5 p = 1.

Anonymous

2/5 + p = 4/5 + 3/5p Multiply across by 5p. 2p + 5 = 4p + 3 2p - 4p = 3 - 5 -2p = -2 p = -2/-2 p = 1

Anonymous

Given 2/5 + p = 4/5 + 3/5p First multiply both sides by 5 to get rid of the fractions, leaving you with 2 + 5p = 4 +3p Group like values gives 5p - 3p = 4- 2 Solve 2p = 2 p = 1