Which of the following expressions is equivalent to 5-7 (3 + p)?

Question

A. -2p - 6
B. p - 16
C. 7p - 16
D. -7p - 16

Answer 1

To simplify the expression 5-7(3 + p), we first distribute the -7 to both terms inside the parentheses:

5 - 7(3 + p) = 5 - 21 - 7p

Then, combine the like terms:

= -16 - 7p

So, the equivalent expression is -16 - 7p.

Therefore, the correct answer is option D. -7p - 16.