Solve the equation or inequality.

Question

Solve the equation or inequality.

p/p−2=2/5

Answer 1

I'm guessing the equation is supposed to be:  p / (p - 2) = 2/5

 

Multiply both sides by p - 2:

p  (p - 2) / (p - 2) = 2/5 (p - 2)

p = 2/5 p - 4/5

 

Subtract 2/5 p from both sides:

p - 2/5 p = -4/5

3/5 p = -4/5

 

Divide both sides by 3/5:

(3/5 p) / 3/5 = -4/5 / (3/5)

p = -4/5 * 5/3 = -4/3

 

 

 

Answer 2

 

 p/p = 1

 

1 - 2 does not equal 2/5.

 

I would say Jon P. has the answer.