Question

9 − 4(2p − 1) = 41

dont solve it but tell me will the answer be a decimal
(this is a multi step equation btw)

Answer 1

The answer is a negative decimal

Explanation:

9 − 4(2p − 1) = 41

Distribute

9 - 8p +4 = 41

Combine like terms

13 -8p = 41

Subtract 13 from each side

13-13 -8p = 41-13

-8p =28

Divide each side by -8

-8p/-8 = 28/-8

p =-3.5