Question

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

−p+5.4
negative p plus 5.4

p−5.4
p minus 5.4

−p−5.4
negative p minus 5.4

3p−5.4

Answer 1

(p − 3) − (2.4 + 2p) = p − 3 − 2.4 − 2p = (p − 2p) − 5.4 = −p − 5.4

Answer: −p − 5.4.