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.