Question

Which expression is equivalent to –5(p + 8) – 4(9 – p)

Answer 1

-p-76

Explanation:

-5(p+8) -4(9-p) distribute the -5 to (p+8) and the -4 to the (9-p)

-5p-40-36+4p combine like terms

-p-76 or -1(p+76) is your answer.