Question

Question #7c14a

Answer 1

`p=48`

Explanation:

`p+24=72 rarr` Divide each side by `1/8` or multiply each side by the reciprocal, 8

`p=48 rarr` Subtract 24 from each side

Check:

`1/8(48+24)`

`1/8(72)`

`9`

Thus, the answer is 48