Question

Evaluate the following expression:p/-3 + (-8)= -8

Answer 1

P/-3+(-8)=-8
p/-3-8=-8
Add 8 to each side
p/-3-8+8=-8+8
p/-3=0
Multiply both side by 3
p/-3(3)=0(3)
p=0
Check:
p/-3+(-8)=-8
Substitute p with 0
0/-3+(-8)=-8
0-8=-8
-8=-8. As a result, p=0. Hope it help!