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The equation is \"\".

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Apply addition property of equality: Add 2 to each side.

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\"\"                 (Apply additive inverse property: \"\")

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\"\"                       (Apply additive identity property: \"\")

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\"\"                              (Add: \"\")\"\"

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Apply division property of equality: Divide each side by 4.

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\"\"                                (Cancel common terms)\"\"

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The value of p is \"\".