To solve the equation [tex]\( p - 15 = 73 \)[/tex], follow these steps:
1. Isolate the variable [tex]\( p \)[/tex]: Start by getting [tex]\( p \)[/tex] by itself on one side of the equation. To do this, you need to remove the constant term that is being subtracted from [tex]\( p \)[/tex].
2. Add 15 to both sides of the equation: This step is done to cancel out the -15 on the left side. Here is how it looks:
[tex]\[
p - 15 + 15 = 73 + 15
\][/tex]
Simplifying both sides, we have:
[tex]\[
p = 88
\][/tex]
Thus, the value of [tex]\( p \)[/tex] that solves the equation [tex]\( p - 15 = 73 \)[/tex] is [tex]\( p = 88 \)[/tex].
