Question 194423
{{{-2p+8=6-(5p+2)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-2p+8=6-5p-2}}} Distribute.



{{{-2p+8=-5p+4}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



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



{{{-2p+5p=4-8}}} Add {{{5p}}} to both sides.



{{{3p=4-8}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{3p=-4}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{p=(-4)/(3)}}} Divide both sides by {{{3}}} to isolate {{{p}}}.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{p=-4/3}}} which approximates to {{{p=-1.333}}}.