SOLUTION: If i have a promblem like -7p+5(-6p-2) would i combine the ps and how would i do that?

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Question 636599: If i have a promblem like -7p+5(-6p-2) would i combine the ps and how would i do that?
Answer by Alan3354(30993) About Me  (Show Source):
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-7p+5(-6p-2)
= -7p +5*(-6p) + 5*(-2)
= -7p - 30p - 10
= -37p - 10