Question

Solve p + 15 = 4.

Select the correct answer.


A:
p = 19

B:
p = 11

C:
p = -11

D:
p = -19

Answer 1

p -11 + 15 = 4

cause a negative × positive equals to positive

Answer 2

C

Explanation:

Given

p + 15 = 4 ( isolate p by subtracting 15 from both sides )

p = - 11 → C