Problem

Simplify the expression.
1) $-5(-1+p)-7 p$

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So, the simplified expression is \(\boxed{5 - 12p}\).

Steps

Step 1 :The given expression is \(-5(-1+p)-7 p\).

Step 2 :Distribute the -5 into the parentheses to get \(5 - 5p - 7p\).

Step 3 :Combine like terms to get \(5 - 12p\).

Step 4 :So, the simplified expression is \(\boxed{5 - 12p}\).

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