Question

Evaluate the expression
(4p - m) = -4 and p=2.

Answer 1

m = 12

Explanation:

4(2)=8

8 - m = -4

-8 -8

-m = -12

/-1 /-1

m = 12

Answer 2

m = 12

Explanation:

(4p - m)= -4

1. Take off parenthesis

4p -m = -4

2. Replace p

4(2) - m = -4

8 - m = -4

m = 12