Question 565247
{{{-p-12=-4(8-p)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-p-12=-32+4p}}} Distribute.



{{{-p=-32+4p+12}}} Add {{{12}}} to both sides.



{{{-p-4p=-32+12}}} Subtract {{{4p}}} from both sides.



{{{-5p=-32+12}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-5p=-20}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{p=(-20)/(-5)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-5}}} to isolate {{{p}}}.



{{{p=4}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{p=4}}} 

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