Question

1. 8(p + 3) + 6p = -88

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the parentheses

$8p + 24 + 6p = -88$

Step2: Combine like terms

$14p + 24 = -88$

Step3: Isolate the variable term

$14p = -88 - 24$
$14p = -112$

Step4: Solve for $p$

$p = \frac{-112}{14}$

Answer:

$p = -8$