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

82.78(p+11.892)=72.8464

First, distribute 82.78:
82.78p + 976.009776 = 72.8464

Next, subtract 976.009776 from both sides:
82.78p = 72.8464 - 976.009776
82.78p = -903.163376

Finally, divide both sides by 82.78:
p = -903.163376/82.78

The solution for p is approximately -10.8974