Expand and simplify 5(3p+2)-2(5p-3)

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5(3p + 2) - 2(5p - 3)
5(3p) + 5(2) - 2(5p) + 2(3)
15p + 10 - 10p + 6
15p - 10p + 10 + 6
5p + 16

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$\sf5(3p+2)-2(5p-3)$

Distribute 5:

$\sf15p+10-2(5p-3)$

Distribute -2:

$\sf15p+10-10p+6$

Combine like terms:

$\boxed{\sf5p+16}$

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