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Solve each equation. check you solution.
14 - 2(3p + 1) = 6(4+p)

User Hohner
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Distribute:
14-6p-2=24+6p

Simplify:
12-6p=24+6p
-12=12p

Divide by 12:
P=-1

Check:
14-2(-3+1)=6(4-1)
14+4=18
18=18
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