It's an example of a linear equation in 'p' that's actually rather simple but has been
written in a manner intentionally selected to conceal and obfuscate.
The 'solution' to any equation is the number that the variable must equal in order for
the equation to be a true statement, and this equation is no exception.
The solution may be identified as follows:
3p/8 + 7p/16 - 3/4 = 1/4 + p/16 + 1/2
Multiply each side by 16, just so we can see what's going on:
6p + 7p - 12 = 4 + p + 8
That's so much better. Now combine the 'p' terms on the left side,
and the number-terms on the right side:
13p - 12 = p + 12
Subtract 'p' from each side ==> 12p - 12 = 12
Divide each side by 12 ==> p - 1 = 1
Add 1 to each side: ==> p = 2
And that's how to find the solution to the equation in the question, although
the question didn't ask for the solution.
16
6
plus For example: (+15) + (+1) = +16 or 16 But minus plus minus is equals to minus itself For example: (- 8) - (- 4) = - 4
16/21 minus two equals -1 5/21
16
16
Seriously? 14.2 or 71/5
8
{-1,7}
0.0375
16 gallons plus 6 quarts minus 8 pints equals 16 gallons + 1.5 gallons - 0.5 gallons = 17 gallons.
Solve using the quadratic formula