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
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