9 (p − 4) = 18 is what?
9 (p − 4) = 189p - 36 = 189p = 18 + 369p = 54p = 54/9p = 6
I am assuming you want to solve for p.9(p - 4) = 18Distributive property.9p - 36 = 18Add 36 to both sides.9p = 54Divide both sides by 9p = 6