Question

Solve the following equation:
-4 = 5(p-2)

Answer 1

$-4=5(p-2)$
$\Rightarrow -4=5\times p-5\times 2$
[Using distributive property: A × (B + C) = A × B + A × C]
$\Rightarrow -4=5p-10$
$\Rightarrow 5p-10=-4$
$\Rightarrow 5p=-4+10$
$\Rightarrow 5p=6$
$\Rightarrow p=\frac{6}{5}$