Question

Solve this linear equation for p:

2.6(5.5p – 12.4) = 127.92



1. Distributive property:

2. Addition property of equality:



3. Division property of equality:

4. Solution:







14.3p – 32.24 = 127.92

14.3p – 32.24 + 32.24 = 127.92 + 32.24

14.3p = 160.16

StartFraction 14.3 p Over 14.3 EndFraction equals StartFraction 160.16 Over 14.3 EndFraction.

Answer 1

11.2

Explanation:

Answer 2

`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

`(14.3p)/(14.3) = (160.16)/(14.3) \\ \\ p = (160.16)/(14.3)`

• Solution:

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