One step equation - 5 + p = - 14

Add 5 to both sides

p - 5 = - 14

p - 5 + 5 = - 14 + 5

p = - 9

P = - 9

To find this answer, add 5 to both sides of the equation. This cancels out the - 5 on the left side while maintaining proportion to the right side. When solving this type of problem, always try to separate the variable (p) from the constants (-5 and - 14).