Question

solve for p.
$9(p - 4) = -18$
$p = $

Explanation:

Step1: Divide both sides by 9

$\frac{9(p-4)}{9} = \frac{-18}{9}$
$p-4 = -2$

Step2: Add 4 to both sides

$p-4 + 4 = -2 + 4$
$p=2$

Answer:

$p=2$