Question

5p + 2 = -10

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract 2 from both sides

$5p + 2 - 2 = -10 - 2$
$5p = -12$

Step2: Divide by 5 on both sides

$\frac{5p}{5} = \frac{-12}{5}$

Answer:

$p = -\frac{12}{5}$ or $p = -2.4$