3) We can simplify the equation by getting rid of the denominators. We can do this by multiplying each term by 5:
3p + 8 = 5
Solve for p:
3p = -3
p = -1
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4) Cross multiply:
4(w+14) = 3(4w+6)
Distribute:
4w + 56 = 12w + 18
Solve for w:
56 = 8w + 18
38 = 8w
w = 38/8
Reduce:
w = 19/4
