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I don't understand 6p - 2 - 3p = 16

I don't understand 6p - 2 - 3p = 16
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6p - 2 - 3p = 16

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With subtraction you can move around the variables so

6p - 3p - 2 = 16
Then subtract 3p from 6p because they are like variables

3p - 2 = 16
Add 2 to both sides of the equation

3p = 18
Divide 3 to both sides to isolate p

p = 6
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