Chapter 0.5, Problem 29E

To determine

To solve the equation $-4-p=-2$

Answer to Problem 29E

  $p=-2$

Explanation of Solution

Given Information: $-4-p=-2$

Formula Used : Linear equations with one variable

Calculation:

Given equation is

  $-4-p=-2$

To isolate the variable p, adding 4 both sides-

  $-4+4-p=-2+4$

This gives-

  $-p=2$

To isolate the variable p, divide by (-) both side-

  $p=-2$

Hence the final answer is-

  $p=-2$