What is the solution of 82.78 (p + 11.892) = 72.8464 when solving for P?

Question

Do not round your answer.

Answer 1

To solve for P, we can follow the order of operations and isolate P on one side of the equation:

82.78 (p + 11.892) = 72.8464

Divide both sides of the equation by 82.78:

p + 11.892 = 72.8464 / 82.78

Simplify the right side:

p + 11.892 = 0.8799999999999999

Subtract 11.892 from both sides:

p = 0.8799999999999999 - 11.892

Simplify further:

p = -11.012

Therefore, the solution to 82.78 (p + 11.892) = 72.8464 when solving for P is P = -11.012.