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  • 18-11-2018
  • Mathematics
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what is the value of p in the equation? 1/4(8-4p) +2p=12

a. -20
b. -2
c. 5
d. 10

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Thisguy248 Thisguy248
  • 18-11-2018

1/4(8-4p) +2p = 12

Distribute the 1/4

2 - p + 2p = 12

Combine the p's

2 + p = 12

Subtract 2 from each side

2 - 2 + p = 12 - 2

0 + p = 10

p = 10

The answer is D. 10


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SchwarzschildRadius
SchwarzschildRadius SchwarzschildRadius
  • 18-11-2018

So,

[tex]\frac{1}{4}(8-4p)+2p=12[/tex]

Distribute.

2 - p + 2p = 12

Simplify.

2 + p = 12

Subtract 2 from both sides.

p = 10

The correct answer is D.

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