Question

5.5p + 13.1=-2.6p + 3.5

Explanation:

Step1: Combine like - terms

$5.4p+2.6p=13.1 - 3.5$

Step2: Simplify both sides

$8p = 9.6$

Step3: Solve for $p$

$p=\frac{9.6}{8}$
$p = 1.2$

Answer:

$p = 1.2$