Answer
$9$.
Work Step by Step
The given equation is
$\Rightarrow p-9=0$
Add $9$ to each side.
$\Rightarrow p-9+9=0+9$
Simplify.
$\Rightarrow p=9$
Check:- $p=9$
$\Rightarrow 9-9=0$
$\Rightarrow 0=0$
True.
Hence, the solution is $9$.