Question

What should be done to both sides of the equation in order to solve p - 17 = -23? The number 17 should be subtracted. The number 17 should be added. The number -23 should be subtracted. The number -23 should be added.

Answer 1

The number 17 should be added.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

The number 17 should be added

Explanation:

we have

`p-17=-23`

solve for p

That means----> isolate the variable p

step 1

Adds 17 both sides

`p-17+17=-23+17`

`p=-6`

therefore

The number 17 should be added