solve this linear equation for p 2.6(5.5p - 12.4)= 127.92
= 2.6(5.5p) - 2.6(12.4) = 127.92
=14.3p - 32.24 =127.92
14.3p = 127.92 + 32.24
14.3p=160.16
p=160.16/14.3 = 11.2