Question

subtract.
(-9p - 4) - (2p - 5)

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute the negative sign

$(-9p - 4) - 2p + 5$

Step2: Combine like terms for $p$

$-9p - 2p - 4 + 5 = -11p - 4 + 5$

Step3: Combine constant terms

$-11p + ( -4 + 5 ) = -11p + 1$

Answer:

$-11p + 1$