Write the word sentence as an equation. Then solve.

The difference between a number p

and 6 is - 14.

p - 6 = - 14

p = - 8

If someone confuses the order, p might be 20, But here I am going to choose p = - 8

Step-by-step explanation:

The difference between a number p

and 6 is - 14.

The difference between a number p and 6 = - 14

I replace "is" with an equal sign

p - 6 = - 14

so

p = 6 - 14

p = - 8

it can be confused as 6 - p = - 14, p = 20