Question
Find the value of ‘p’ if 5p-3 × 32p - 8 = 225.
Solution
5p - 3 × 32p - 8 = 225
⇒ 5p - 3 × 32p - 8 = 52 × 32
⇒ p – 3 = 2
2p - 8 = 2
⇒ p = 5