Question

How to solve 0.5(2p+4)= -4 -2p *

Answer 1

Answer: p=-2

Explanation:

0.5(2p+4)x10=-4x10-2px10

5(2p+4)=-40-20p

10p+20-20=-40-20p-20

10p=-20p-60

10p+20p=-20p-60+20p

30p=-60

30p/20=-60/30

p=-2