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Example

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$-5=1-(4p+2)$$

Solve for p

$p=1$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

To find the opposite of $4p+2$, find the opposite of each term.

$$-5=1-4p-2$$

Subtract $2$ from $1$ to get $-1$.

$$-5=-1-4p$$

Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.

$$-1-4p=-5$$

Add $1$ to both sides.

$$-4p=-5+1$$

Add $-5$ and $1$ to get $-4$.

$$-4p=-4$$

Divide both sides by $-4$.

$$p=\frac{-4}{-4}$$

Divide $-4$ by $-4$ to get $1$.

$$p=1$$