How do you solve 6+ \frac { P } { 9} = 5?

2 Answers
Apr 4, 2018

P=-9

Explanation:

To solve for P, first we must get rid of the denominator in P/9

To do this, we multiply both sides of the equation by 9

9(6+P/9) = 9(5)

54 + P = 45

Then we subtract 54 from both sides to isolate P

P = -9

And there's the answer.

Apr 4, 2018

P=-9

Explanation:

To find the value of P, simply isolate it.

Subtract 6 on both sides, we get

P/9=-1

Multiply both sides by 9

P=-9