SOLUTION: If 4p-2=-3(p-4), then p=?

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Question 567412: If 4p-2=-3(p-4), then p=?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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4p-2=-3%28p-4%29 Start with the given equation.


4p-2=-3p%2B12 Distribute.


4p=-3p%2B12%2B2 Add 2 to both sides.


4p%2B3p=12%2B2 Add 3p to both sides.


7p=12%2B2 Combine like terms on the left side.


7p=14 Combine like terms on the right side.


p=%2814%29%2F%287%29 Divide both sides by 7 to isolate p.


p=2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is p=2