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Answer:

p = 14

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]\frac{-18+p}{2} =-2[/tex]

1st, we should get rid of the denominator by multiplying 2 on both sides

[tex]\frac{-18+p}{2}*2 =-2*2\\\\-18+p=-4[/tex]

Then, we just add 18 on both sides to isolate p

[tex]-18+18+p=-4+18\\p=14[/tex]

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Answer:

p = 14

General Formulas and Concepts:
Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Algebra I

Equality Properties

  • Multiplication Property of Equality
  • Division Property of Equality
  • Addition Property of Equality
  • Subtraction Property of Equality

Terms/Coefficients

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify.

[tex]\displaystyle \frac{-18 + p}{2} = -2[/tex]

Step 2: Solve for p

  1. [Multiplication Property of Equality] Multiply 2 on both sides:                    [tex]\displaystyle -18 + p = -4[/tex]
  2. [Addition Property of Equality] Add 18 on both sides:                               [tex]\displaystyle p = 14[/tex]

Topic: Algebra I