Question

Solve the equation −4p+9=−5

Answer 1

p=3.5

Explanation:

-4p+9=-5

-9

-4p=-14

p=3.5

Answer 2

p = 7/2 or 3.5

Explanation:

-4p + 9 = -5

-4p = -14 (subtracted 9 from both sides)

p = -14/-4 = 7/2