2p + 8 = - 2p what is p

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Denise Johnson

28 February, 23:08

2p + 8 = - 2p what is p

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Jamya Baxter · Answer 1

p = - 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Start by subtracting 2p from both sides to get 8 = - 4p. Divide both sides by - 4 to get - 2 = p

Brayden Freeman · Answer 2

-2

Step-by-step explanation:

2p+8 = - 2p

Subtract 8 from both sides:

2p+8-8 = - 2p - 8

Simplify:

2p = - 2p-8

Add - 2p to each side:

2p+2p = - 8

Simplify:

4p = - 8

Divide by 4:

p = - 2