Question

5 - 9 - 5p How can I simplify the expression by combining like terms

Answer 1

Given the initial expression

`5-9-5p`

Notice that p^0=1; thus,

`5-9-5p=5p^0-9p^0-5p`

Combining terms that are multiplied by p^0,

`\begin{gathered} \Rightarrow5-9-5p=(5-9)p^0-5p \\ =(-4)p^0-5p \\ =-4-5p \end{gathered}`

The answer is -4-5p