Question

Combine the like terms to create an equivalent expression: -12 - 6p - (-2)

Answer 1

-6p=10

Explanation:

-12 - 6p - (-2) to combine like expression

-12-6p+2

-6p-10 to create equivalent expression an equal sign is used

-6p=10

Answer 2

-6p -10

Explanation:

-12 - 6p - (-2)

Subtracting a negative is like adding

-12 - 6p + (2)

Combine like terms

-6p -12+2

-6p -10