Question

Solve for p.
–2.2(p + 2.4) + –2.3 = 7.16


pls help!!!!

Answer 1

-6.7

Explanation:

first, u use the distributive property to eliminate the ( )

so -2.2 times p and -2.2 times 2.4

so u should get −2.2p+−5.28+−2.3=7.16

then u combine like terms so it is −2.2p+−7.58=7.16

then u add 7.58 to both sides

so −2.2p=14.74

then divide that by -2.2

Answer 2

p= -6.7

Explanation:

Multiply -2.2 to the inside of the parentheses

-2.2p - 5.28 - 2.3 = 7.16

Move constant to the right

-2.2p=7.16+7.58

-2.2p=14.74

divide on both sides by -2.2 to get -6.7