Question

p/5=- 32 Show your work plz

Answer 1

Answer:

p = -160

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{p}{5} = -32$ (Given)

$\frac{p}{5}$ x 5 = -32 x 5 (Multiplication Property of Equality)

p = -160 (Simplify)

Answer 2

Answer:

-160

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{p}{5} = \frac{1}{5} p \\ \frac{1}{5} p = - 32$

Divide by 1/5

$p = \frac{ - 32}{ \frac{1}{5} }$

Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by the reciprocal

$p = - 32 \times \frac{5}{1} = - 160$