To subtract (p-3) from (2.4+2p), we need to distribute the negative sign to each term in (p-3) and then combine like terms.
(p-3) - (2.4+2p)
= p + (-3) - 2.4 - 2p
Now, let's group the like terms:
= (p - 2p) + (-3 - 2.4)
= -p - 5.4
use the propertys of operation to subtract (p-3)-(2.4+2p)
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