The answer would be p= -2
To check it:
-2(5(-2) - 3) = 26
-2(-10-3) = 26
-2(-13) = 26
26 = 26
Answer: distributive property
Step-by-step explanation:



when two numbers have the same variable, we can add and subtract just like normal numbers.
12x + 8x = 20x - 3x = 17x
You want to use the addition property, so you need to ADD each term. Just change the minuses to pluses, making sure you keep the negative with the number
5x-8x-7y+y =
5x + -8x + -7y +y
It is around 1.81 kilograms