Combine the like terms to create an equivalent expression : -12-6p-(-2)

Answer;

=-6p-10

Step-by-step explanation:

Lesson: It's about the using properties to simplify expression.

First, you apply by the rule.

-12-6p+2

Then, subtract by the numbers.

-12-6=-6

-6p-12+2← (group like terms)

And finally, add or subtract by the numbers.

-12+2 =-10

12-2=10

 -6p-10

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the difference between a number and 5 is -2.

step-by-step explanation:

notice that the equation you are given has -2 (negative 2) on the right side, not 2. when you subtract 5 from a number n, you are finding the difference between the number and 5.

the difference between a number and 5 is -2.