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Solve the equation -18=p/2?

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first, of all
in the equation

- 18 = p / 2
you want to make 'p' alone so,
move 2 by the opposite of division,
Multiplcation

- 18 * 2 = - 36
so

p = - 36
I hope I was able to help you
User Christian Loncle
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Answer:

p=-36


Explanation:

-18=p/2

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Multiply both sides by 2

-18(2)= p/2 (2)

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-36 = p

switch the sides of the equation

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p=-36


User Ranjit Jhala
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