What is the value of p in the equation? 1 fourth times open paren 8 minus 4 p close paren plus 2 p is equal to 12

Distribute one fourth across the parentheses: (1/4)(8 − 4p) = 2 − p. Then combine like terms: 2 − p + 2p = 2 + p, so the equation becomes 2 + p = 12. Subtract 2 from both sides to get p = 10, which is choice D, 10.

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