Answer:
-4
Step-by-step explanation:
Divide each side by '-1'.
p = -4
Simplifying
p = -4
Part A: c for cost. c=0.31m+0.5
0.31m is the cost per minute. 0.5 is cost per call.
Part B: 0.31m+0.5=5.15 to solve we must rearrange.
subtract 0.5 from each side giving us 0.31m=4.85
divide by 0.31 giving us m=15.65
You first must find the 18% of the fish population.
You multiply 500 by .18 . You are supposed to get 90.
90 is the 18% fish increase.
Then you just add 500 + 90 and you will get 590 fish that are now in the school.