Question

Solve the equation -25p - 2 = 48 for p.
A) -2
B) 1
C) 3
D) 8

Answer 1

-25p - 2 = 48
Start by adding 2 to both sides
-25p = 50
Then divide by -25
p = -2
The answer is A) -2

Answer 2

 -25p - 2 = 48 

-48 - 2 = 25p

-50 = 25p

p = -50 : 25

p = -2

Answer A) -2