Questions: Solve the formula M=3 Q-2 P for the variable Q.
Q=(M-2 P)/3
Q=(M+2 P)/3
Transcript text: Solve the formula $M=3 Q-2 P$ for the variable $Q$.
$Q=\frac{M-2 P}{3}$
$Q=\frac{M+2 P}{3}$
Solution
Solution Steps
To solve the formula \( M = 3Q - 2P \) for the variable \( Q \), we need to isolate \( Q \) on one side of the equation. This involves rearranging the equation to express \( Q \) in terms of \( M \) and \( P \).
Solution Approach
Start with the equation \( M = 3Q - 2P \).
Add \( 2P \) to both sides to get \( M + 2P = 3Q \).
Divide both sides by 3 to solve for \( Q \).
Step 1: Rearranging the Equation
We start with the equation given by \( M = 3Q - 2P \). To isolate \( Q \), we first add \( 2P \) to both sides:
\[
M + 2P = 3Q
\]
Step 2: Solving for \( Q \)
Next, we divide both sides of the equation by 3 to solve for \( Q \):
\[
Q = \frac{M + 2P}{3}
\]
Step 3: Substituting Values
Now, we substitute \( M = 10 \) and \( P = 5 \) into the equation: