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How to solve 4p(q-1)+q(1-p)?

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Answer:

p = -q/(3 q - 4)

Explanation:

Solve for p:

4 p (q - 1) + q (1 - p) = 0

Expand and collect in terms of p:

q + p (3 q - 4) = 0

Subtract q from both sides:

p (3 q - 4) = -q

Divide both sides by 3 q - 4:

Answer: p = -q/(3 q - 4)

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