Sanford father product using the distributive property ( 3p + 2 ( 5p - 1

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To simplify the expression, we use the distributive property by distributing the coefficient outside the parentheses to each term inside the parentheses:

3p + 2(5p - 1)

= 3p + 2(5p) - 2(1) (distribute 2 to both terms inside parentheses)

= 3p + 10p - 2

Now, combine like terms:

= (3p + 10p) - 2

= 13p - 2

Therefore, the simplified expression using the distributive property is 13p - 2.