Answer:
x = -3
Step-by-step explanation:

Substitute -5 for p in the given equation and solve

Answer:
<em>x = 2</em>
Step-by-step explanation:
<u>Exponential Equations</u>
Solve:

Separate each exponential:

Operating:

Multiplying by 5:

Rearranging:

Recall that:


Calling


Factoring:

There are two possible solutions:
y=25
y=-50
Since

y cannot be negative, thus:

The solution is:
x = 2
Answer: 80 miles
Work: I just did 40 times 2 because they completed half their trip, and they need to complete 40 more miles.
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Here is a link to help you find the answer:
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra2/rational-expressions-equations-and-functions/simplify-rati...
Hope this helps!
The domain is (-infinity, 6] I believe.