Question

31 = - (1 +6p ) +4(p + 6 )

Answer 1

p = -4

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Answer 2

p = -4

Explanation:

I'm not going to explain each step, just try to follow along.

31 = -(1+6p)+4(p+6)

31 = -1-6p+4p+24

7 = -1-2p

8 = -2p

p = -4

I hope this helps!