whether each value of the variable is a solution of the equation 1.06 P equal 53 show your reasoning P equal 40 P equal 45 P equals 50 + P equals 55

P = 50

Explanation:

Of course, the most precise way to solve an equation is to solve it. In this case, we have;

1.06 • P = 53

So, we would divide:

P = 53 / 1.06

P = 50

However, sometimes we can use estimations, which would basically mean that we solve an equation in our head, not expecting the correct answer, but a close enough one. Again, we have an equation;

1.06 • P = 53

We are multiplying an unknown number P with a number that is around 1 (1.06). Any number multiplied with 1 gives that same number, which means that P should be 53.

Since 1.06 is slightly above 1 that means that P will be slightly below 53.

From the suggested answers 50 fits that description best.