Question

Solve the following equations:
$\frac{8p-5}{7p+1}=\frac{-2}{4}$

Answer 1

Given,$\frac{8p-5}{7p+1}=\frac{-2}{4}$

$4(8p-5)=-2(7p+1)$

$32p-20=-14p-2$

$46p=18$

$p=\frac{18}{46}=\frac{9}{23}$