How do you solve 3= \frac { 3} { 4} ( p - 1)?

1 Answer
Nov 1, 2016

p=5

Explanation:

3=3/4(p-1)

Multiply expressions on both sides of the equation by 4.

12=3(p-1)

Expand the expression to the right.

12=3p-3

Add 3 to both sides of the equation.

3p=15

Divide expressions on both sides of the equation by 3.

p=5