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Which of the following BEST summarizes how to use the multiplication property of equality to isolate the variable p below? -1/2 p = 4

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Answer:

multiplication property of equality

Explanation:

Given:


-(1)/(2)p = 4

The rule is that whatever is done on one side of the equation is done on the other side of the equation two.

In order to isolate p, both sides of equation will be multiplied by -2.

This is called the multiplication property of equality ..

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