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Solve for p when -4(2p-3)=28

Solve for p when -4(2p-3)=28-example-1
User MaxChinni
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Answer:

-2

Explanation:

-4(2p-3)=28

-8p+12=28

-8p=28-12

-8p=16

p=-2

User PeterMmm
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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation

-4(2p - 3) = 28

Do distributive property

-8p + 12 = 28

Subtract 12 from both sides so -8p is isolated

-8p = 16

Divide -8 on both sides to get your answer

p = -2

User David Pham
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