Question

Write the word sentence as an equation. Then solve.

The difference between a number pand 6 is -14
Equation
Solution p=
25

Answer 1

p - 6 = -14

p = -8

Explanation:

The difference between a number p and 6 is -14

Let the number = p;

Equation:

difference between the numbers:

p - 6

equality;

p - 6 = -14

Equation; p - 6 = -14

Solution:

p - 6 = -14

add (+6) to both sides of the expression;

p - 6 + (+6) = -14 +(+6)

p = -8