To solve the equation, simplify the left side:
82.78(p + 11.892) = 72.8464
82.78p + 82.78 * 11.892 = 72.8464
82.78p + 981.54376 = 72.8464
Now, subtract 981.54376 from both sides:
82.78p = -908.69736
Finally, divide both sides by 82.78 to solve for p:
p = -908.69736/82.78
p ≈ -10.968