Linear Equations

Question

0.03P+0.08(1400-P)=75

Answer 1

We can use the Distributive Property to evaluate this. The property states  that 

 

a(b + c) = (a * b) + (a * c) = ab + ac

 

0.03P + 0.08(1400 - P) = 75

 

0.03P + 112 - 0.08P = 75

 

-0.05P + 112 = 75

 

-0.05P = -37

 

P = 740