What is the solution of 82.78(p+11.892)=72.8464 when solving for p ? Do not round your answer.(1 point)

Answer 1

To solve for p in the equation 82.78(p+11.892)=72.8464, we can simplify the equation as follows:

82.78p + (82.78)(11.892) = 72.8464

Next, we can distribute 82.78 to both terms inside the parentheses:

82.78p + 982.498896 = 72.8464

Now, we can subtract 982.498896 from both sides of the equation:

82.78p = 72.8464 - 982.498896

Simplifying the right side of the equation:

82.78p = -909.652496

Finally, to isolate p, we can divide both sides of the equation by 82.78:

p = -909.652496 / 82.78 = -10.983

Therefore, the solution for p is -10.983.