Solving a linear equation

In the equation 4p - 10 - 2p = 16,  what is p equal to?
A.)  2
B.)  6
C.)  13
D.)  26  

4p - 10 - 2p = 16
2p - 10 = 16   {combined like terms on left side}
2p = 26   {added 10 to each side}
p = 13   {divided each side by 2}

C.)  13

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