Question

Solve the equation -4.8 = 0.5(p + 6.5). Show your work.​

Answer 1

p= -16.1

Explanation:

-4.8=0.5(p+6.5)

first you want to multiply 0.5 by p and 6.5.

-4.8=0.5(p)+0.5(6.5)

then solve it:

-4.8=0.5p+3.25

next you want to isolate p so you'd subtract 3.25 on both sides so:

(-4.8-3.25)=0.5p+(3.25-3.25)

solve:

-8.05=0.5p

lastly, divide 0.5 on both sides:

-16.1=p or p= -16.1

hope this helps :)