Question

Solve the equation p + 5 = −12 for p.

−7
7
−17
17

Answer 1

Answer:17

Explanation:

Because 17 is larger than negittave 12 so you basically subtract 12 from 17 then end up with a leftover 5. So p=17.

Answer 2

Correct answer is -17.

Explanation:

To solve the equation p+5=−12

for p

, you would subtract 5

from both sides of the equation. This gives you:

p=−12−5

So, p=−17

. Therefore, the correct answer is -17.