Answer:
p= -40
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
8(61+p)=168
(8)(61)+(8)(p)=168(Distribute)
488+8p=168
8p+488=168
Step 2: Subtract 488 from both sides.
8p+488−488=168−488
8p=−320
Step 3: Divide both sides by 8.
8p
/8 = −320
/8
p=−40
Answer:
p=−40
