Question

Simplify −(6p + 12)

Answer 1

−(6p + 12) is the same as −1(6p + 12)

Answer 2

you can distribute the -1 through to the terms inside the parenthesis

so that means −1(6p + 12) turns into -1*6p + (-1)*12 and that simplifies to -6p - 12

Answer 3

so −(6p + 12) = -6p - 12

Answer 4

thank u so much! that helps alot :)

Answer 5

you're welcome