Solve for p 14=-(p-8)

Problem

14=−(p−8)

Solution

1. Distribute the negative sign into the parentheses on the right side of the equation.

14=−p+8

2. Subtract 8 from both sides of the equation to isolate the term containing p

14−8=−p

6=−p

3. Multiply or divide both sides by −1 to solve for p

−6=p

Final Answer

p=−6

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