Question

Solve this linear equation for p:

Answer 1

Answer:

$2.6(5.5p - 12.4) = 127.92$

• Distributive property

$14.3p - 32.24 = 127.92$

• Addition property of equality

$14.3p = 127.92 + 32.24 \\ 14.3p = 160.16$

• Division property of equality

$\frac{14.3p}{14.3} = \frac{160.16}{14.3} \\ \\ p = \frac{160.16}{14.3}$

• Solution:

${ \boxed{ \boxed{ \bf{ \: \: p = 11.2 \: \: }}}}$