Question

Solve for the value of p.
p =

Answer 1

p = 4

Explanation:

8p+4+90+54=180

180-90-54=36

36-4=32

32/8=4

p=4

to check the answer

90+54+(8×4)+4=180⁰

Answer 2

p = 4

Explanation:

`(8p + 4) \degree + 54 \degree = 90 \degree \\ (complementary \: \angle s)\\ (8p + 4+54) \degree = 90 \degree \\ (8p + 58) \degree = 90 \degree \\ 8p + 58 = 90 \\ 8p = 90 - 58 \\ 8p = 32 \\ p = (32)/(8) \\ p = 4`