Because it's a straight line
Answer: p=-7
Step-by-step explanation:
To solve for p, you want to isolate the variable, get p alone. You would use different algebraic properties to do so.
30+6p=7p+42-5
30+6p=7p+37
-7=p
p=-7
-5- is the correct answer
18-4.25=13.75$ she has. 13.75-9.75=4$ she can spend. 4$/0.50=8 packages she can buy