Question

What is the answer to -6+p=-22

Answer 1

-6+p=-22

add 6 to each side

+6 -6+p=-22+6

p = -16

Answer 2

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Answer: p=-16 *The answer must be have a negative sign.*

Explanation: Addition property of equality is adding the same number to both sides of an equation it does not change the equation. First, you had to add by 6 from both sides of an equation. This gives us -6+p+6=-22+6. And then, simplify by equation form. This gives us 22-6=16, it change positive to negative sign. The final answer is p=-16 is the right answer.

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