Question

Solve for p.
-5 = p + 5

p=

Answer 1

-5=p+5
subtract p from both sides, and 5 to both sides
-p=10
p=-10

Answer 2

`p=-10`

Explanation:

Given the following question:


`-5=p+5`

In order to find the answer, we subtract 5 on both sides:


`-5=p+5`

`5-5=0`

`-5-5=-10`

`-10=p`

`p=-10`

Hope this helps.