Question

1. solve \\(dfrac{1}{p} = dfrac{p}{16}\\)

options:
-1 or -16
4 or -4
0 only
4 only

Explanation:

Step1: Cross-multiply the equation

$1 \times 16 = p \times p$
$p^2 = 16$

Step2: Solve for p

$p = \pm\sqrt{16}$
$p = 4$ or $p = -4$

Answer:

4 or -4