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For what value of p is -2(p-4)=4(p+1)

A:-1
B:1
C:4/6
D:4

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-2(p-4)=4(p+1)

Distribute

-2p + 8 = 4p + 4

Get all the "p"s on one side and solve

8 - 4 = 4p + 2p

Combine like terms

4 = 6p

4/6 = p = C:4/6
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