Question

Simplify the expression –2(p + 4)2 – 3 + 5p. What is the simplified expression in standard form?

Answer 1

Answer:

p−19

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's simplify step-by-step.

(−2(p+4))(2)−3+5p

Distribute:

=−4p+−16+−3+5p

Combine Like Terms:

=−4p+−16+−3+5p

=(−4p+5p)+(−16+−3)

=p+−19