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a letter such as p can be assigned as a variable to represent an unknown value. Give an example of a value for p that results in -p being a positive integer. Explain.​

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Answer:

Any negative number

Explanation:

This is because if you take a positive number, say 15, and use that as -p, then its postive p form would be -15.

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Answer:

-p times -p = p

Explanation:

Because a negative times a negative equals a postive

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