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Question from Dohie, a student: How do i solve this? 2p^2+4p=16. How do i get p? Thanks |
Hi Dohie,
I would first add -16 to each side to obtain an equation with the right side being zero. Look for a common factor on the left side and divide both sides by this factor to end up with a quadratic equation in $p$ with the leading term being $p^{2}.$
Now use the technique in my response to Jeff to solve for $p.$
Penny
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