Q. Simplify to create an equivalent expression.4(−15−3p)−4(−p+5)Choose 1 answer:(A) −8p−80(B) −13p−80(C) −8p+80(D) 8p−80
Distribute 4 into parentheses: First, distribute the 4 into the parentheses in the first term 4(−15−3p).Calculation: 4×−15=−60 and 4×−3p=−12p.So, 4(−15−3p) simplifies to −60−12p.
Distribute −4 into parentheses: Next, distribute the −4 into the parentheses in the second term −4(−p+5).Calculation: −4×−p=4p and −4×5=−20.So, −4(−p+5) simplifies to 4p−20.
Combine simplified terms: Now, combine the simplified terms from the first and second steps: (−60−12p)+(4p−20). Calculation: −60−12p+4p−20.
Combine like terms: Combine like terms by adding the p terms and the constant terms separately.Calculation: −12p+4p=−8p and −60−20=−80.So, the expression simplifies to −8p−80.
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