Question

How do you solve `15 3/8 = -5.125p`?

Answer 1

`color(blue)( p = -3`

Explanation:

`15 3/8` , is a mixed fraction
`= (15xx8 +3) /8`
`= 123/8 = 15.375`

So as per the expression :

`15.375 = -5.125p`

`p = 15.375/-5.125`

`color(blue)( p = -3`