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The sum of 2 times p and six divided by three is 6

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Answer:

2p + 6 / 3 = 6

p = 2

Explanation:

  • Divide 6 by 3 to get 2
  • 2p + 2 = 6
  • Subtract 2 from both sides
  • 2p = 6 - 2
  • Subtract 2 from 6 to get 4
  • 2p = 4
  • Divide both sides by 2
  • p = 4/2
  • p = 2
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