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Advanced Math / Nonlinear equations in one variable and systems of equations in two variables Difficulty: Easy

y - 57 = p x

The given equation relates the positive numbers p , x , and y . Which equation correctly expresses y in terms of p and x ?

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Explanation

Choice B is correct. Adding 57 to each side of the given equation yields y = p x + 57 . Therefore, the equation y = p x + 57 correctly expresses y in terms of p and x .

Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.

Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.

Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.