Question

what is the answer to –16 + 15p = 17p

Answer 1

Answer:

p = -8

Step-by-step explanation:

-16 + 15p = 17p

Subtract 15p from each side:

-16 = 2p

Divide each side by 2:

-8 = p

Answer 2

Answer:

-8 =p

Step-by-step explanation:

–16 + 15p = 17p

Subtract 15p from each side

–16 + 15p-15p = 17p-15p

-16 = 2p

Divide each side by 2

-16/2 = 2p/2

-8 =p