Question

Use any order, any grouping to write an equivalent expression by combining like terms.

15. 9(4p) − 2(3q) +p=

Answer 1

To combine like terms in the expression 9(4p) - 2(3q) + p, we need to simplify each term by performing the indicated operations. The equivalent expression by combining like terms is 36p - 6q + p.

Step-by-step explanation:

To combine like terms in the expression 9(4p) - 2(3q) + p, we need to simplify each term by performing the indicated operations.

The first term, 9(4p), can be simplified to 36p.

The second term, 2(3q), can be simplified to 6q.

The third term, p, remains unchanged as it is a single term with no like terms to combine.

Therefore, the equivalent expression by combining like terms is 36p - 6q + p.

Answer 2

9(4p) − 2(3q) +p
= 36p - 6p + p
= 31p