Solve for p. 2 (p + 1) = 18 What is the answer? (A. 8 B. 8.5 C. 9.5 D. 10)

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2 (p+1) = 18

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

2 (p+1) = 18

Simplify: (Show steps)

2p + 2 = 18

Step 2: Subtract 2 from both sides.

2p + 2 - 2 = 18-2

2p = 16

Step 3: Divide both sides by 2.

2p / 2 = 16/2

p=8

Answer:

p = 8

A. 8. 8 + 1 = 9 x 2 = 18