Answer:
[tex]\boxed{\sf p=-5}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex]\sf 3p - 8 = -23[/tex]
First, rearrange unknown terms to the left side of the equation:
[tex]\sf 3p=-23+8[/tex]
Add -23 + 8 = -15
[tex]\sf 3p=-15[/tex]
Divide both sides of the equation by the coefficient of variable "3" :
[tex]\sf \cfrac{3p}{3} =\cfrac{-15}{3}[/tex]
Cross out common factor:
[tex]\sf p=-5[/tex]
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