Question

14=-(p-8)
how do i find p

Answer 1

p=-6

Explanation:

14 = -(p-8) (distribute negative into parentheses)

14 = p(-1) -8(-1)

14 = -p + 8 (subtract 8 from both sides)

14 - 8 = -p

6 = -p (multiply both sides by -1 and rearrange)

p = 6(-1) = -6