14 = - (p-8)

how do i find p

p=-6

Step-by-step explanation:

14 = - (p-8) (distribute negative into parentheses)

14 = p (-1) - 8 (-1)

14 = - p + 8 (subtract 8 from both sides)

14 - 8 = - p

6 = - p (multiply both sides by - 1 and rearrange)

p = 6 (-1) = - 6