Question

Write an equivalent expression by distributing the "minus−" sign outside the parentheses:
minus, left parenthesis, minus, 2, point, 2, n, plus, 4, p, right parenthesis, plus, 5
−(−2.2n+4p)+5

Answer 1

To distribute the minus sign outside the parentheses in the expression \(-(-2.2n + 4p) + 5\), you need to change the signs of the terms inside the parentheses. Here's how to do it step by step:

1. Distribute the minus sign:
\[
-(-2.2n) + (-4p) + 5
\]
This changes to:
\[
2.2n - 4p + 5
\]

2. Combine the terms:
The expression simplifies to:
\[
2.2n - 4p + 5
\]

So, the equivalent expression is:
\[
2.2n - 4p + 5
\]