Question

If p - 4 = 2, find the value of 5p - 20

Answer 1

P=6 because you add 4 to both sides so then you do 5 x 6 which is 30 and then you subtract 20 so you get 10

Answer 2

First, get rid of the 4. it is gonna look like this
p-4=2
+4 +4
then p=6

5p-20
5(6)-20
30-20
the answer is 10