Question

What should be done to both sides of the equation in order to solve p - 17 = -23?

A. The number -23 should be added.
B. The number 17 should be subtracted.
C. The number 17 should be added.
D. The number -23 should be subtracted.

Answer 1

you want to "isolate" the variable "p" sooo...

Explanation:

add 17 to both sides of the equation.... so you get

p = -6 :)