Question

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

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate p terms

Add $2.6p$ to both sides:
$5.4p + 2.6p + 13.1 = 3.5$
$8p + 13.1 = 3.5$

Step2: Isolate constant terms

Subtract $13.1$ from both sides:
$8p = 3.5 - 13.1$
$8p = -9.6$

Step3: Solve for p

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

Answer:

$p = -1.2$