Question

Write the word sentence as an equation. Then solve.
The difference between a number pand 6 is -14
Equation
Solution p=
25

Answer 1

Answer:

p - 6 = -14

p = -8

Step-by-step explanation:

       The difference between a number p and 6 is -14

  Let the number  = p;

Equation:

          difference between the numbers:

                         p - 6

          equality;

                         p - 6 = -14

Equation; p - 6 = -14

Solution:

                p - 6 = -14

            add (+6) to both sides of the expression;

                 p - 6 + (+6) = -14 +(+6)

                 p = -8