Question 107·Medium·Equivalent Expressions
The equation relates the variables and . Which expression is equivalent to in terms of ?
For "solve for a variable in terms of another" questions, treat the other letters like constants and use normal linear-equation steps: distribute if needed, move constant terms to the opposite side, then divide by the coefficient of the variable you’re solving for. If you get a fraction like , consider splitting it into separate fractions and simplifying so you can more easily match the expression to the answer choices.
Hints
Use distribution first
Focus on the left side . What expression do you get if you distribute the 5 to both and ?
Isolate the term with p
After distributing, you will have a linear equation in the form . What operation will undo the so that is by itself?
Finish solving for p
Once you have on one side, how do you get alone? After that, try rewriting as a sum of two simpler fractions.
Desmos Guide
Graph the relationship
In Desmos, type y = 5(2x - 3). This shows the relationship between (on the y-axis) and (on the x-axis).
Find p for a given q
Add a horizontal line y = q_value for any specific value of . The x-coordinate of the intersection gives in terms of that .
Match to the answer choices
Compare the x-values you get for different values to the expressions in the answer choices. The correct choice will match the pattern .
Step-by-step Explanation
Distribute the 5
Start with the equation:
Distribute the 5 on the left side:
Move the constant term to the other side
Isolate the term with by undoing the . Add 15 to both sides:
Solve for p
Now isolate by dividing both sides by 10:
Rewrite the fraction in a simpler form
Split the single fraction into a sum of two fractions:
Simplify by dividing numerator and denominator by 5:
So
The expression equivalent to in terms of is , which corresponds to choice D.