Question

Solve.
p/4 + 8 = 7

p= what?

Answer 1

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  `\boxed{\sf{p=-4}}`

Explanation:

To find the value of p, isolate it on one side of the equation.

p/4+8=7

First, you have to subtract by 8 from both sides.

p/4+8-8=7-8

Solve.

p/4=-1

Then, you multiply by 4 from both sides.

4p/4=4(-1)

Solve.

Multiply the numbers from left to right.

4(-1)=-4

`\Longrightarrow: \boxed{\sf{p=-4}}`

• Therefore, the final answer is p=-4.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions.

Answer 2

`\huge\boxed{\bf\: p = -4}`

Explanation:

p/4 + 8 = 7

Bring 8 to the left side of the equation.

p/4 = 7 - 8

p/4 = - 1

Bring 4 to the other side.

p = - 1 * 4

p = - 4

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