Question

Enter the value of p so the expression 5/6 - 1/3n is equivalent to p(5-2n).

Answer 1

Let's solve for p when the two expressions are equal.

$p(5-2n)=\frac{5}6 - \frac{1}3n \\\\ p=\frac{\frac{5}6-\frac{1}3n}{5-2n}*\frac{6}6= \frac{5-2n}{6(5-2n)} = \boxed{\frac{1}6}$