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2(p+12)=64

Answer 1

p=20

Explanation:

2(p+12)=64

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

2(p+12)=64

(2)(p)+(2)(12)=64(Distribute)

2p+24=64

Step 2: Subtract 24 from both sides.

2p+24−24=64−24

2p=40

Step 3: Divide both sides by 2.

2p

2

=

40

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