Use the properties of operations to subtract (p−3)−(2.4+2p) .(1 point)

Question

Responses

−p−5.4
negative p minus 5.4

3p−5.4
3 p minus 5.4

−p+5.4
negative p plus 5.4

p−5.4

Answer 1

To simplify the expression \((p - 3) - (2.4 + 2p)\), we can use the properties of operations.

1. Distribute the negative sign across the second group: \[ (p - 3) - (2.4 + 2p) = p - 3 - 2.4 - 2p \]

2. Combine like terms:

   • The \(p\) terms: \(p - 2p = -p\)
   • The constant terms: \(-3 - 2.4 = -5.4\)

So, combining these gives: \[ -p - 5.4 \]

Thus, the simplified expression is \(-p - 5.4\).

The correct response is: −p−5.4

You could also say "negative p minus 5.4".