Question

What is 5p+2q-3p-3q

Answer 1

So in this problem you are just combining like terms. If the numbers have the same variable then you can add or subtract them.

5p + 2q - 3p - 3q
2p - 1q
There are no more like terms so 2p - 1q is your answer. I hope this helps love! :)

Answer 2

2p-1q is the answer
5p+2q-3p-3q
isolate the variables:
5p-3p+2q-3q
simplify:
2p-1q
that is the answer!
hope I helped! :)