\[2=4-p\]

1
Subtract 44 from both sides.
24=p2-4=-p

2
Simplify  242-4  to  2-2.
2=p-2=-p

3
Multiply both sides by 1-1.
2=p2=p

4
Switch sides.
p=2p=2

Done

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