Question

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

options: 4 or -4; -4 only; 4 only; 0

Explanation:

Step1: Cross-multiply the equation

$\frac{1}{p} = \frac{p}{16} \implies p^2 = 16$

Step2: Solve for p

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

Answer:

4 or -4