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The difference between a number p and 6 is −14.

Equation:

Solution: p=

Answers

Answered by pulakmath007
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The equation is p - 6 = - 14 & value of p = - 8

Given : The difference between a number p and 6 is − 14.

To find : The equation and the value of p

Solution :

Step 1 of 3 :

Write down the given statement

The given statement is the difference between a number p and 6 is − 14.

Step 2 of 3 :

Form the equation

The variable = p

The difference between the number p and 6

= p - 6

So by the given condition

p - 6 = - 14

Step 3 of 3 :

Find the value of p

\displaystyle \sf{  p - 6 = - 14}

\displaystyle \sf{ \implies p  = - 14} + 6

\displaystyle \sf{ \implies p  = -8}

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Answered by amitnrw
1

p = -8  or 20  if difference between number p and 6 is −14.

Given:

The difference between a number p and 6 is −14.

To Find:

Solve for p

Solution:

Step 1:

Difference  between a number p and 6 can be

p - 6  or  6 - p

Step 2:

Equate p - 6 with - 14 and solve for p

p - 6 = -14

=> p = -8

Step 3:

Equate 6-p with - 14 and solve for p

6-p = -14

=>p = 20

Hence, p = -8  or 20

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