How do you solve the equation 4p-2=-6? Algebra Linear Equations Two-Step Equations and Properties of Equality 1 Answer Meave60 Jan 19, 2017 p=-1 Explanation: Solve 4p-2=-6 Add 2 to both sides. 4p=-6+2 4p=-4 Divide both sides by 4. p=(-4)/4 p=-1 Answer link Related questions How do you solve two step equations? How do you check solutions to two step equations? What is an example of a two step equation with no solution? How do I check to see if the solution is 1 for the equation 2x+1=3? Is there more than one way to solve a 2 step equation? How do you solve -m+3=3? How do you solve -5y-9=74? How do you solve 5q - 7 = \frac{2}{3}? How do you solve 0.1y + 11 =0? How do you solve \frac{5q-7}{12} = \frac{2}{3}? See all questions in Two-Step Equations and Properties of Equality Impact of this question 2058 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License