Question

Use the distributive property to simplify the expression, then combine like terms -12 - 5p +2(6p+p)

Answer 1

Answer:

-12 + 9p

Step-by-step explanation:

Original Equation:

-12 - 5p + 2(6p + p)

Distributive property.

2 x 6p = 12p

2 x p = 2p

Equation:

-12 - 5p + 12p + 2p

Subtract 5p from 12p

-12 + 7p + 2p

Add.

-12 + 9p

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