What is the answer for 4(2p-8)-6p=20+4(p+6)

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4(2p - 8) - 6p = 20 + 4(p + 6)

Distribute the coefficients outside of the parenthesis:

4(2p) + 4(-8) - 6p = 20 + 4(p) + 4(6)

8p - 32 - 6p = 20 + 4p + 24

Combine like terms:

2p - 32 = 44 + 4p

Subtract 2p from both sides:

-32 = 44 + 2p

Subtract 44 from both sides:

-76 = 2p

Divide both sides by 2:

p = -38.

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