Simplify:

2 (4p - 3) + (p + 7)

A. 5p + 1

B. 5p + 4

C. 9p + 1

D. 9p + 13

C. 9p + 1

Step-by-step explanation:

2 (4p - 3) + (p + 7)

Step 1: Distribute 2 in the first term to both terms in the parenthesis. You can drop the parenthesis on the second term (p + 7) ...

2 (4p) + 2 (-3) + p + 7

Now multiply

8p - 6 + p + 7

Now simplify by combining like terms

8p + p - 6 + 7

9p + 1 (8p + p = 9p, - 6 + 7 = 1)