we have

Group terms that contain the same variable, and move the constant to the opposite side of the equation

Combine like terms

Divide by
both sides


therefore
<u>the answer is</u>
the value of p in the linear equation is 
4(9+7-9)
the nines cancel
4*7 =28
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-0.5
16 1/2
1/4 of milk is required to make a cupcake. 4x4 would equal 16. the 1/8 is half od whats required to make a cupcake. So you can make 16 1/2 cupcakes.