Question

-2p-4=2
Solving two-step equations

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Add by 4 both sides.

`-2p-4+4=2+4`

Add numbers from left/right.

2+4=6

`-2p=6`

`(-2p)/(-2)=(6)/(-2)`

Divide numbers from left/right.

`6/-2=-3`

`p=-3`, is correct answer.

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Answer 2

Assignment:
`\bold{Solve \ -2p-4=2}`

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Answer:
`\boxed{\bold{p=-3}}`

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Explanation:
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[ Step One ] Add 4 To Both Sides

`\bold{-2p-4+4=2+4}`

[ Step Two ] Simplify

`\bold{-2p=6}`

[ Step Three ] Divide Both Sides By -2

`\bold{(-2p)/(-2)=(6)/(-2)}`

[ Step Four ] Simplify

`\bold{p=-3}`

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