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Solve the equation p + 5 = −12 for p.

−7
7
−17
17

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Answer:17

Explanation:

Because 17 is larger than negittave 12 so you basically subtract 12 from 17 then end up with a leftover 5. So p=17.

User Wlangstroth
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Answer:

Correct answer is -17.

Explanation:

To solve the equation p+5=−12

for p

, you would subtract 5

from both sides of the equation. This gives you:

p=−12−5

So, p=−17

. Therefore, the correct answer is -17.

User Tiffini
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