What is p in the equation? 5 less than a number p is minus 17?

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p-5=-17

p = -12

p is a variable

Matt Peterson answered Jan 20, 2018

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It would be: p - 5 = -17
p = -17 + 5
p = -12

So, The number would be -12

Hope this helps!

Jhawes answered Jan 24, 2018

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