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

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To solve the equation 82.78(p+11.892)=72.8464 for p, we can follow these steps:

1. Distribute 82.78 to the terms inside the parentheses:
82.78p + 82.78(11.892) = 72.8464

2. Simplify the expression on the left side by multiplying:
82.78p + 979.82736 = 72.8464

3. Subtract 979.82736 from both sides to isolate the variable term:
82.78p = 72.8464 - 979.82736

4. Combine the terms on the right side:
82.78p = -906.98096

5. Finally, divide both sides by 82.78 to solve for p:
p = -906.98096 / 82.78

The solution for p is approximately -10.9576.