This question has two parts. First, answer Part 1. Then, answer Part 2.
Part 1
Which expression does NOT produce the same value for p = 2 as the expression below?
2(p – 1)
A.
p + 2 – p
B.
p – 2 + p
C.
2 + p – 2
D.
2p – 1
Part 2
Which expression is equivalent to 2(p – 1)?
A.
p + 2 – p
B.
p – 2 + p
C.
2 + p – 2
D.
2p – 1