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10p+9-11-p=-2(2p+4)-3(2p-2)

10p+9-11-p=-2(2p+4)-3(2p-2)-example-1
User Speeder
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The answer is p=0. Good Luck!

User David Caldwell
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Firstly, foil -2(2p + 4) and -3(2p-2):
10p+9-11-p=-4p-8-6p+6

Next, combine like terms:
9p-2=-10p-2

Next, add 2 on both sides:
9p=-10p

Next, add 10p on both sides:
19p=0

Next, divide both sides by 19, and your answer will be:
p=0

User Maarten Kesselaers
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