How do you simplify an algebraic expression? (not a specific one, just in general)

Kevin is an insurance salesman. when he sells a policy, he makes 20 percent of the policy premium (p) up front; then each year the policy is active, he receives 15 percent of the original premium. which equation could be used to figure his total commission on a policy that has been active for five years? c=0.80p c=0.20p + 0.15p c=0.35p + 4(0.15) c=0.95p

The school that imani goes to is selling tickets to the annual dance competition. on the first day of the ticket sales the school sold 7 adult tickets and 5 child tickets for a total of $96. the school took in $40 on the second day by seling 3 adult tickets . find the price of an adult ticket and the price of a child ticket. solve by using substitution elimination college prep algebra math heres the 2 equations i came up with 7x+5y=96 and 3x+2y= -40 show all workiv be stuck on this.

Simplify. (-2)^-3 a. -8 b. -1/8 c. 1/8 d. 8