Question

Solve for p and simplify

Answer 1

Answer:

8

Step-by-step explanation:

$-\dfrac{1}{2} + p = \dfrac{5}{8}$

Add 1/2 to both sides.

$-\dfrac{1}{2} + p + \dfrac{1}{2} = \dfrac{5}{8} + \dfrac{1}{2}$

$p = \dfrac{5}{8} + \dfrac{4}{8}$

$p = \dfrac{9}{8}$

Answer 2

$Given : \dfrac{-1}{2} + p = \dfrac{5}{8}$

$\implies p = \dfrac{1}{2} + \dfrac{5}{8}$

$\implies p = \dfrac{4 + 5}{8}$

$\implies p = \dfrac{9}{8}$

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