5. 9 - 4(2p - 1) = 41

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the expression

$9-4(2p - 1)=9-(8p - 4)=9 - 8p+4=13 - 8p$ So the equation becomes $13 - 8p=41$.

Step2: Isolate the term with the variable

Subtract 13 from both sides: $13 - 8p-13=41 - 13$ $-8p=28$

Step3: Solve for $p$

Divide both sides by - 8: $p=\frac{28}{-8}=-\frac{7}{2}$

Answer:

$p =-\frac{7}{2}$