Question

If p/-3=1, find the value of 4p+17

Answer 1

p/(-3)=1
p=-3
so 4(-3) +17=5

Answer 2

p/-3=1
then p=-3×1
p=-3
4p+17
4×-3+17
-12+17=5



or 4p+17=0
4p=-17
p=-17/4