Question

-9 + p/2= -13
(two step equations, show your work)

Answer 1

p=−8

Explanation:

Regroup terms.

p /2 −9=−13

Add 9 to both sides.

p/2 =−13+9

Simplify -13+9 to −4.

p/2=−4

Multiply both sides by 2.

p=−4×2

Simplify 4×2 to 8

p=−8

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