Chapter 0.5, Problem 5E

To determine

To solve the equation $\frac{-p}{12}=6$

Answer to Problem 5E

  $p=-72$

Explanation of Solution

Given Information: $\frac{-p}{12}=6$

Formula Used : Linear equations with one variable

Calculation:

Given equation is

  $\frac{-p}{12}=6$

To isolate the variable p, multiply by $-12$ both sides-

  $-12\times \frac{-p}{12}=-12\times 6$

This gives

  $p=-12\times 6$

Hence the final answer is

  $p=-72$