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Solve for p.

2(p + 1) = 18
What is the answer?
a: 8
b: 8.5
c:9.5
d: 10

User Chevdor
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Answer: 8

2 (p + 1) = 18

2p + 2 = 18

2p + 2 - 2 = 18 - 2

2p = 16

2p/2 = 16/2

p = 8
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