Question

96 =-8(p-5)



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Answer 1

p = −7

Explanation:

96=−8(p−5)

96=(−8)(p)+(−8)(−5)(Distribute)

96=−8p+40

Step 2: Flip the equation.

−8p+40=96

Step 3: Subtract 40 from both sides.

−8p+40−40=96−40

−8p=56

Step 4: Divide both sides by -8.

−8p /−8 = 56 /−8