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question 13
given the expression $(-2p - 2) - (2p + 4)$
first, rewrite the expression using the distributive property creating an equivalent expression without parentheses.
next, simplify your expression as completely as possible (by adding like expressions).
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Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property

$(-2p - 2) - (2p + 4) = -2p - 2 - 2p - 4$

Step2: Combine like terms (p terms)

$-2p - 2p = -4p$

Step3: Combine constant terms

$-2 - 4 = -6$

Step4: Combine simplified terms

$-4p + (-6) = -4p - 6$

Answer:

Rewritten (no parentheses): $\boldsymbol{-2p - 2 - 2p - 4}$
Simplified completely: $\boldsymbol{-4p - 6}$