Question

19-13p=-17-5
Really unsure how to do these types of problems, any explanations would be greatly appreciated

Answer 1

First, you have to isolate your variable.

Answer 2

You do that by subtracting the 19 on both sides. Remember that what you do to one side you must always do to the other.

Answer 3

so, now you have:
-13p = -17-5-19

Answer 4

So, when adding similar terms, you can combine, -17, -5, and -19 to get -41

Answer 5

Now, you have -13p = -41p

Answer 6

scratch that. I meant -13p = -41

Answer 7

So, you divide by -13 to get the p alone.

Answer 8

Your final answer:
p = 41/13 = 3.15

Answer 9

Okay?

Answer 10

I think I understand it much better now. Thank you

Answer 11

No problem! :)