Answer :
Given equation: p - -3 7/9 = 5/6
When you subtract a negative number you automatically change it to adding a positive number.
p - -3 7/9 = 5/6 → p + 3 7/9 = 5/6
To isolate p in this equation we need to subtract 3 7/9 to both sides.
p + 3 7/9 - 3 7/9 = 5/6 - 3 7/9
p = -161/18
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