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Solve for p if 2|p|=4

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First, isolate the absolute value by dividing both sides by 2.

2|p| = 4

|p| = 2

Now set p = 2, and set p = -2.

Since what was inside the absolute value symbol is just p, the equation is solved.

Answer: p = 2 or p = -2
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