Angular momentum of a particle problem

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Homework Statement


Two identical particles have equal but opposite momenta, p and -p, but they are not traveling along the same line show that the total angular momentum of this system does not depend on the choice of origin.


Homework Equations


L=r x p
Sum of torque = dL/dt


The Attempt at a Solution


Do not understand the problem at all.
 
Total angular momentum is r1xp+r2x(-p). If you change the origin, r1 changes to r1+d and r2 changes to r2+d. Conclusion?