Question

Simplify 2p - 10 - 4p - 7

A -19p

B -8p - 11

C -2p - 17

D -2p2 - 17

Answer 1

Simplify like terms.

2p - 10 - 4p - 7
= (2p - 4p) + (-10 - 7)
= (-2p) + (-17)
= -2p - 17

Therefore the correct answer is C.

Answer 2

2p - 10 - 4p - 7....combine like terms
-2p - 17 <===