Q. 257 - Intermediate Algebra

Question

In the following exercises . Simplify the expression$(15p - 4) + (3p - 5)$.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The simplified expression is $18p-9$.

Step 1. Given Information .

The given expression is $\left(15p\hspace{0.17em}-\hspace{0.17em}4\right)\hspace{0.17em}+\left(3p\hspace{0.17em}-\hspace{0.17em}5\right)$.

Step 2. Simplify the given expression.

Simplify the expression $\left(15p\hspace{0.17em}-\hspace{0.17em}4\right)\hspace{0.17em}+\left(3p\hspace{0.17em}-\hspace{0.17em}5\right)$
$\left(15p\hspace{0.17em}-\hspace{0.17em}4\right)\hspace{0.17em}+\left(3p\hspace{0.17em}-\hspace{0.17em}5\right)=(15p+3p)+(-4-5)$

$\left(15p\hspace{0.17em}-\hspace{0.17em}4\right)\hspace{0.17em}+\left(3p\hspace{0.17em}-\hspace{0.17em}5\right)=18p-9$