4% is the same as .04 and 4/100. 4/100 can be simplified to 1/25 by dividing both sides of the fraction by 4
Solution:
<u>Note that:</u>
- Given sentence: The difference between an integer p and (-5) is 1.
<u>Let's reread the sentence carefully.</u>
The difference between an integer p and (-5) is 1.
<u>Change the sign.</u>
<u>Subtract 5 both sides:</u>
- p + 5 = 1
- => p + 5 - 5 = 1 - 5
- => p = -4
