solve for p.\n9(p - 4) = -18\np =

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the left - hand side

$$9(p - 4)=9p-36$$ The equation becomes $9p - 36=-18$.

Step2: Add 36 to both sides

$$9p-36 + 36=-18 + 36$$ $$9p=18$$

Step3: Divide both sides by 9

$$\frac{9p}{9}=\frac{18}{9}$$ $$p = 2$$

Answer:

$2$