-160=22+8(3p-4)

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To solve for p, we need to isolate the variable on one side of the equation.

First, distribute the 8 to the expression inside the parentheses:

-160 = 22 + 8 * 3p - 8 * 4

Simplify:

-160 = 22 + 24p - 32

Combine like terms:

-160 = 24p - 10

Next, isolate the variable by moving the constant terms to the other side of the equation:

-160 + 10 = 24p

-150 = 24p

Finally, divide both sides of the equation by 24 to solve for p:

-150/24 = p

p ≈ -6.25