Simple Algebra but answer eludes me.

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In summary, to solve for P in the equation 2s + 4p = mp - 4, you need to move terms around so that all terms with p are on one side and all other terms are on the other. Then factor out p and divide by what p is multiplying. Great job on solving this equation!
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Homework Statement



2s +4p =mp-4 ; Solve for P

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



p= (-2s-4+m) / 3 . . ?
 
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Orrichio said:

Homework Statement



2s +4p =mp-4 ; Solve for P

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



p= (-2s-4+m) / 3 . . ?

At least you took a stab at it.

What you need to do is move terms around so that all of the terms that have p in them are on one side of the equation, and all the other terms are on the other side. Then factor p out, and divide by what p is multiplying.
 
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I appreciate this !

I solved this and had an awesome moment of awesomeness. Thank you so much!
 

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