Question

solve for p.
$17 = \frac{p}{4} - -14$
$p = \square$

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify the double negative

$17 = \frac{p}{4} + 14$

Step2: Subtract 14 from both sides

$17 - 14 = \frac{p}{4}$
$3 = \frac{p}{4}$

Step3: Multiply by 4 to isolate p

$p = 3 \times 4$

Answer:

$p = 12$