Question

Solve for p: 12p - 14p = 4 giving brainiest

Answer 1

Answer:

p = -2

Step-by-step explanation:

You're trying to isolate the "p"

1. Combine like terms

12p - 14p = 4

-2p=4

2. Divide -2

-2p=4

p = -2

Answer 2

Answer:

12p - 14p = 4

= -2p = 4

p= 4/-2

p= - 2

Step-by-step explanation:

since 14 is greater than 12 we get a minus 2

hence -2p = 4

divide through with the coefficient of p which is -2 therefore p= -2