The value of p is 5.
Explanation:
step 1 : The given expression is -6( p -5 )
step 2 : To find any unknown value in an expression, equate it to zero.
step 3 : -6( p -5 ) = 0
step 4 : Multiply -6 to each term in the bracket.
-6p + 30 = 0
-6p = -30
p = -30/-6
p = 5