Question

Which expressions are equivalent to 5p+3p+(-9)5p+3p+(−9)5, p, plus, 3, p, plus, (, minus, 9, )? Choose all answers that apply:

(Choice A) A 8p+98p+98, p, plus, 9
(Choice B) B 3(p+(-3))+5p3(p+(−3))+5p3, (, p, plus, (, minus, 3, ), ), plus, 5, p
(Choice C) C None of the above

Answer 1

option b is 100% correct trust me i did the test

Explanation:

Answer 2

Option B.

Explanation:

The given expression is

`5p+3p+(-9)`

We need to find an expression which is equivalent to the given expression.

Combine like terms.

`(5p+3p)-9`

`8p-9`

The simplified form of given expression is 8p-9. So, option A is incorrect.

In option B, the given expression

`3(p+(-3))+5p`

`3(p-3)+5p`

Using distributive property, we get

`3p-9+5p`

Combined liker terms.

`(5p+3p)-9`

`8p-9`

It is same as the simplified form of given expression.

Therefore, the expression 3(p+(-3))+5p is equivalent to the given expression and correct option is B.