How do you solve P_1V_1 = P_2V_2P1V1=P2V2 for V_2V2?

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anor277
Mar 14, 2016

Divide each side of the equation by P_2P2.

Explanation:

You have been given an algebraic expression:

P_1V_1 = P_2V_2P1V1=P2V2.

I can perform regular arithmetic operations on this equality, PROVIDED that I do so to both sides. So, if I divide BOTH sides by P_2P2, I get:

(P_1V_1)/P_2 = (cancel(P_2)V_2)/cancel(P_2) = V_2

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