Question

Solve for p2. p1v1 = p2v2

Answer 1

Answer:

P₂  = $\frac{P_{1} V_{1} }{V_{2} }$  

Step-by-step explanation:

Given expression:

     Boyle's law:

             P₁ V₁   = P₂ V₂

Problem is to find P₂;

Solution:

              P₁ V₁   = P₂ V₂

 To solve this problem, multiply both sides by $\frac{1}{V_{2} }$;

         

   P₁ V₁  x   $\frac{1}{V_{2} }$; = P₂ V₂  x  $\frac{1}{V_{2} }$;

     $\frac{1}{V_{2} }$ cancels out V₂ on the right hand side;

              P₂  = $\frac{P_{1} V_{1} }{V_{2} }$