SOLUTION: I need help finding the solution to this problem. I know that the answer is 5, but I'm not sure how to get it. > 10p+6=12p-4

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Question 10120: I need help finding the solution to this problem.
I know that the answer is 5, but I'm not sure how to get it.
> 10p+6=12p-4
Answer by gina(6) About Me  (Show Source):
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10p + 6 = 12p - 4
10p - 10p + 6 = 12p - 10p -4
6 = 2p - 4
6 + 4 = 2p - 4 + 4
10 = 2p
10/2 = 2p/2
5 = p