Question

Simplify to create an equivalent expression. 4(-15-3p)-4(-p+5)

Answer 1

- 8p - 80

Explanation:

Given

4(- 15 - 3p) - 4(- p + 5) ← distribute both parenthesis

= - 60 - 12p + 4p - 20 ← collect like terms

= - 8p - 80

Answer 2

-8p -80

Explanation:

4(-15-3p)-4(-p+5)

Distribute

-60 -12p +4p -20

Combine like terms

-60-20 -8p +4p

-80-8p

-8p -80