Question

20 - 2 (5 - p) = 8 find x for it ​

Answer 1

p = -1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given,

⇒20 - 2(5 - p) = 8

Applying BODMAS Rule,

so, first of all simplify the bracket,

⇒ 20 - 10 + 2p = 8

Simplfy the subtraction ,sign( - ),

⇒ 10 + 2p = 8

⇒ 2p = 8 - 10

⇒ 2p = -2

⇒ p = -1