Question

Solve for p: m= 8 -2(p-m)

Answer 1

Solve for p by simplifying both sides of the equation, then isolation the variable
p = 1 + m/2

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Answer 2

m= 8 -2(p-m)
m = 8 - 2p + 2m
2p = 8 + 2m - m
2p = 8 + m
p = (8 +m)/2