Question

Hey guys, I got positive 2 for this one but there is only -2. PLS help! Solve the equation -25p – 2 = 48 for p. A. -2 B. 1 C. 3 D. 8

Answer 1

Answer:

p=-2

Step-by-step explanation:

-25p-2=48

Take 2 to the other side which becomes positive

-25p=48+2

-25p=50

Divide both sides by the coefficient of x that is -25

-25p/-25=50/-25

p=-2

Answer 2

Answer:

A. p= -2

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve this equation, we need to find out what p is. In order to do this, we must get p by itself on one side of the equation. Perform the inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

-25p-2=48

2 is being subtracted from -25p. The inverse of subtraction is additon. Add 2 to both sides.

-25p-2+2=48+2

-25p=48+2

-25p=50

p is being multiplied by -25. The inverse of multiplication is division. Divide both sides by -25.

-25p/-25=50/-25

p=50/-25

p=-2

Let's check our solution. Plug -2 in for p in the original equation.

-25p-2=48

-25(-2)-2=48

50-2=48

48=48

Both sides are the same, so we know our solution is correct.