Question

Use the distributive property to simplify 5(1 - p)

Answer 1

Answer: 5-5p

Explanation:

First, you multiply 5x1=5

Then you multiply 5 times p but because p isn't a number, it just becomes 5p

Answer 2

5-5p

Explanation:

Multiply the 5 to both numbers in parentheses

5 x 1=5

5 x -p=-5p

5-5p or -5p+5

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