Q. If 2(P+R)=8, which of the following correctly expresses R in terms of P ?Choose 1 answer:(A) R=16+P(B) R=16−P(C) R=8−(P)/2(D) R=4−P
Eliminate Denominator: Multiply both sides of the equation by 2 to eliminate the denominator.The equation is (P+R)/2=8. To remove the division by 2, we multiply both sides by 2.(P+R)/2×2=8×2This simplifies to P+R=16.
Isolate Variable: Isolate R on one side of the equation to express R in terms of P. We have P+R=16. To solve for R, we need to subtract P from both sides of the equation. P+R−P=16−P This simplifies to R=16−P.
Verify Solution: Verify that the solution matches one of the given answer choices.Comparing R=16−P with the answer choices, we find that it matches choice (B) R=16−P.
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