SOLUTION: 4 - 2p = 8 + 5p

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Question 556041: 4 - 2p = 8 + 5p
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4-2p=8%2B5p Start with the given equation.


-2p=8%2B5p-4 Subtract 4 from both sides.


-2p-5p=8-4 Subtract 5p from both sides.


-7p=8-4 Combine like terms on the left side.


-7p=4 Combine like terms on the right side.


p=%284%29%2F%28-7%29 Divide both sides by -7 to isolate p.


p=-4%2F7 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is p=-4%2F7

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