Respuesta :

Answer:

p = -5

Explanation:

Given the expression

p + 5p - 2p + 4p = -40

6p - 2p + 4p = -40

6p + 2p = -40

8p = -40

Divide both sides by 8

8p/8 = -40/8

p = -5

Hence the value of p is -5