Question

Solve each of the following equations. Show its solution set on a number line. Check your answers. 5−p+6=−8

Answer 1

p = 19

Explanation:

5−p+6=−8

5 + 6 - p = -8

11 - p = --8

11 - 11 - p = -8 - 11

- p = -19

p = 19

You would plot a closed circle on the line that has the value of 19 on the number line.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Add 8 to 5 and 6 on the left side of the equation. Put p on the right side. Answer is 19=p