Chapter 6.4, Problem 38S

To determine

To solve: the equation $12p=78$ .

Answer to Problem 38S

The solution of equation is $6\frac{1}{2}$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The equation is $12p=78$ .

Calculation:

The equation is solved as follows:

  $\begin{array}{c}12p=78\\ p=\frac{78}{12}\\ =\frac{13\times \cancel{6}}{\cancel{6}\times 2}\\ =\frac{13}{2}\\ \text{or,}\\ =6\frac{1}{2}\end{array}$

Thus, the solution of equation is $6\frac{1}{2}$ .