SOLUTION: 2+p=2p+1

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Question 622140: 2+p=2p+1
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2%2Bp=2p%2B1 Start with the given equation.


p=2p%2B1-2 Subtract 2 from both sides.


p-2p=1-2 Subtract 2p from both sides.


-p=1-2 Combine like terms on the left side.


-p=-1 Combine like terms on the right side.


p=%28-1%29%2F%28-1%29 Divide both sides by -1 to isolate p.


p=1 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is p=1