Question

How do you solve and check your solutions to 5.6=1.1p+1.2?

Answer 1

1.1p+1.2=5.6

1.1p=5.6-1.2

1.1p=4.4

p=4.4/1.1

=44/11

=4

To check your solution, substitute p=4 in the equation. The value of p is correct if you get the answer as 5.6.