Question

Complete the following stepped-out solution to show that 3+7(p−11)
is equivalent to 7⋅p−74
.(2 points)
3+7(p−11)

3+7⋅p−7⋅
Apply the Distributive Property and multiply.
3+7⋅p−

7⋅p+3−
Apply the Commutative Property of Addition and subtract.
7⋅p−74

Answer 1

3+7⋅p−

Answer 2

To begin, we have the expression 3 + 7(p-11).

Step 1: Distribute the 7 across the parentheses:
3 + 7p - 77

Step 2: Combine like terms:
7p + 3 - 77

Step 3: Simplify the expression:
7p - 74

So, 3 + 7(p-11) is equivalent to 7p - 74.