Simplify 2p-3(4p-(8p+1))

Problem

2*p−3*(4*p−(8*p+1))

Solution

1. Distribute the negative sign into the innermost parentheses (8*p+1)

2*p−3*(4*p−8*p−1)

2. Combine like terms inside the remaining parentheses by subtracting 8*p from 4*p

2*p−3*(−4*p−1)

3. Distribute the −3 into the parentheses.

2*p+12*p+3

4. Combine like terms by adding 2*p and 12*p

14*p+3

Final Answer

2*p−3*(4*p−(8*p+1))=14*p+3

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