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-2p-4=2
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-2p=2+4
so I moved the four to the right side and it becomes positive
-2p=6
P=-3
User Tsewang
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Answer: -3

Explanation:

The given equation is:

-2p-4 = 2

Let's add 4 to each side of the equation.

You'll get

-2p = 6

Now let's divide both sides by -2, and you get

p = -3

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