p^2-4=16

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Solution for p^2-4=16 equation: 


Simplifying
p2 + -4 = 16

Reorder the terms:
-4 + p2 = 16

Solving
-4 + p2 = 16

Solving for variable 'p'.

Move all terms containing p to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '4' to each side of the equation.
-4 + 4 + p2 = 16 + 4

Combine like terms: -4 + 4 = 0
0 + p2 = 16 + 4
p2 = 16 + 4

Combine like terms: 16 + 4 = 20
p2 = 20

Simplifying
p2 = 20

Take the square root of each side:
p = {-4.472135955, 4.472135955}

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