Question

Solve for the variable: 1 - p = 7

Answer 1

Given,

Solve for the variable,

`1-p=7`

Solution:

Take the variable on one side of the equation and the constant on another side of the equation.

`\begin{gathered} -p=7-1 \\ -p=6 \\ p=-6 \end{gathered}`

Thus, the value of p is -6.