Isolate variable p: Isolate the variable p by subtracting 38 from both sides of the equation.4=p+384−38=p+38−384−38=p
Convert whole number to fraction: Convert the whole number4 to a fraction with the same denominator as 38 to combine the terms.4 can be written as 312 because 4×33=312.312−38=p
Subtract fractions: Subtract the fractions.(312)−(38)=p(312−8)=p34=p
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