Solve this linear equation for p: 2.6 (5.5p - 12.4) = 127.92

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Martha Burke

13 March, 06:32

Solve this linear equation for p: 2.6 (5.5p - 12.4) = 127.92

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Noe · Answer 1

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2.6 (5.5p - 12.4) = 127.92

14.3p - 32.24 = 127.92

Add 32.24 on both sides to cancel out - 32.24

14.3p = 160.16

Dived both sides by 14.3 to make p alone

p = 11.2

Raegan Paul · Answer 2

2.6 (5.5p-12.4) = 127.92

Divide both sides by 2.6:

5.5p-12.4=49.2

Add 12.4 to both sides:

5.5p=61.6

Divide both sides by 5.5:

p=11.2