Make p the subject of the formula q - 2p = p + 4

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Answer:

p = (q+4)/3

Explanation:

Solve for p.

$q-2p=p+4\\\\q=3p+4 \qquad\text{add $2p$}\\\\q-4=3p\qquad\text{subtract 4}\\\\ (q+4)/(3)=p\qquad\text{divide by 3}\\\\ \boxed{p=(q+4)/(3)}$

Regeme answered Jul 31, 2022

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