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

Question

.(1 point)
Responses

−p+5.4
negative p plus 5.4

3p−5.4
3 p minus 5.4

−p−5.4
negative p minus 5.4

p−5.4

Answer 1

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

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

2. Combine like terms:

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

Putting these together: \[ -p - 5.4 \]

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

The correct response is: −p−5.4 (negative p minus 5.4)