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:



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.

p =




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.

p =

Answer 1

first one: Solve this linear equation for p:

2.6(5.5p – 12.4) = 127.92


1. Distributive property: distribute the 2.6 across the parentheses

2.6*(5.5p) - 2.6(12.4) = 14.3 p - 32.24 = 127.92


2. Addition property of equality: add 32.24 to both sides to isolate 14.3p


3. Division property of equality: divide both sides by 14.3 to isolate p

4. Solution: report the result