Question

Which Property of Equality should be used first to solve the equation p divided by seven minus five equals negative three for p

Addition Property of Equality

Subtraction Property of Equality

Multiplication Property of Equality

Division Property of Equality

Answer 1

Division and Multiplication are always used before Addition and Subtraction.

Since there is Division and no Multiplication...

The answer is: Division Property of Equality

Answer 2

Assuming that your equation is this:

\[ \frac{ P }{ 7 } - 5 = -3\] *Thats how I read it

Answer 3

If your equation is really this:

\[\frac{ P }{ 7-5 } = -3\]

Then the Subtraction Property of Equality would be used first.