Question

Solve for p.
9(p − 4) = −18

p =

Answer 1

p =2

Explanation:

9(p-4) =-18

9p-36=-18

9p = -18 +36

9p = 18

divide both side by 9

p =2

Answer 2

The answer is p = 2.

Explanation:

1) Divide both sides by 9.

`p - 4 = - (18)/(9)`

2) Simplify 18/9 to 2.

`p - 4 = - 2`

3) Add 4 to both sides.

`p = - 2 + 4`

4) Simplify -2 + 4 to 2.

`p = 2`

Therefor, the answer is p = 2.