Question

(3p + 1) + 6(p – 8) – (p + 2)

Answer 1

Distribute the Negative Sign:

=3p+1+6(p−8)+−1(p+2)

=3p+1+6(p−8)+−1p+(−1)(2)

=3p+1+6(p−8)+−p+−2

Distribute:

=3p+1+(6)(p)+(6)(−8)+−p+−2

=3p+1+6p+−48+−p+−2

Combine Like Terms:

=3p+1+6p+−48+−p+−2

=(3p+6p+−p)+(1+−48+−2)

=8p + −49

Answer 2

(3p + 1) + 6(p - 8) - (p + 2)
3p + 1 + 6p - 48 - p + 2
3p + 6p - p + 1 - 48 + 2
= 8p - 49