Question

1. 5.4p + 13.1 = -2.6p + 3.5

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate p terms

Add $2.6p$ to both sides.
$5.4p + 2.6p + 13.1 = 3.5$

Step2: Combine like terms

Calculate sum of p coefficients.
$8p + 13.1 = 3.5$

Step3: Isolate the p term

Subtract $13.1$ from both sides.
$8p = 3.5 - 13.1$

Step4: Compute right-hand side

Calculate the subtraction.
$8p = -9.6$

Step5: Solve for p

Divide both sides by $8$.
$p = \frac{-9.6}{8}$

Answer:

$p = -1.2$