combine the like terms to create an equivalent expression: -7 - 4p - (-5)
combine the like terms to create an equivalent expression: -7 - 4p - (-5)
Answer
Explanation:
Step1: Simplify the expression
$$ \begin{align*} -7 - 4p-(-5)&=-7 - 4p + 5\ \end{align*} $$
Step2: Combine the constant terms
$$ \begin{align*} -7+5-4p&=-2 - 4p \end{align*} $$
Answer:
$-2 - 4p$