Question

4 simplify: (7p + 6) - (-1 - 2p) a 9p + 5 b 5p + 7 c 9p + 7 d 5p + 5

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute the negative sign

$(7p + 6) + 1 + 2p$

Step2: Group like terms

$(7p + 2p) + (6 + 1)$

Step3: Combine like terms

$9p + 7$

Answer:

C. $9p + 7$