Question

Simplify to create an equivalent expression. 2(-2-4p)+2(-2p-1)

Answer 1

- 12p - 6

Explanation:

2(- 2 - 4p) + 2(- 2p - 1) ← distribute both parenthesis

= - 4 - 8p - 4p - 2 ← collect like terms

= - 12p - 6