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5. What is the value of p in the equation?

p - 4 = -8

-2
-12
-4
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User Brandon Cook
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Answer:

-4

Explanation:

Given

  • p - 4 = -8

Add 4 to both sides.

  • p - 4 + 4 = -8 + 4
  • p = -4

Hence, the value of p in the equation is -4.

User Abalos
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Answer: p=-4

Since,

=> p-4=-8

=>p-4+4 =-8+4(adding 4 both sides)

=>p=-4 ans.

User JenyaKh
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