Question

1. $-2p - 4 = 2$

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate the term with $p$

Add 4 to both sides:
$-2p - 4 + 4 = 2 + 4$
$-2p = 6$

Step2: Solve for $p$

Divide both sides by $-2$:
$\frac{-2p}{-2} = \frac{6}{-2}$

Answer:

$p = -3$