Question

Solve the equation 14.50-p=53 please help

Answer 1

Hello there!

14.50 - p = 53

To solve for this, we need to isolate p and see what else may need to be done afterwards.

First, isolate p by subtracting 14.50 from both sides (what you do to one side of the equation you must do to the other).

14.50 - 14.50 = 0
53 - 14.50 = 38.50

-p = 38.50

We need to solve for p, so divide both sides by -1 to get rid of the negative sign.

-p / -1 = p
38.50 / -1 = -38.50

P = -38.50

I hope this helps!