Q = p(r + s)
Use the distributive property
Q = pr + ps
Q = p x r + p x s
Q = p x p + r x s
Q = p^2 + rs
Subtract rs from both sides
Q - rs = p^2
Square root both sides
sqrt Q - rs = p
<span>3(x-4)= -5
Multiply 3 by x and -4
3x-12= -5
Add 12 to both sides
3x= 7
Divide 3 on both sides
Final Answer: 7/3 or 2 1/3
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Greatest is number 8 and least is -11.
