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Evaluate the expression for p = –2.4 and q = –4. Write your answer as a decimal or whole number. pq − p =
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Evaluate the expression for p = –2.4 and q = –4. Write your answer as a decimal or whole number. pq − p =

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p= -2.4
q= -4
pq-p

So sub in the variables and use a calculator
(-2.4)(-4)-(-2.4)

Two negatives multiplied together is positive.
Two negatives added together is positive.

9.6+2.4= 12.0
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