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Simplify this expression: 4p + 9 + (–7p) + 2 = ?

A. 11p + 11
B. 3p + 7
C. –3p + 11
D. 3p + 11

User Jabbink
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the answer is C) i just took the test


User Mivra
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The answer is C.

Let's simplify step-by-step.

4p+9−7p+2

=4p+9+(−7p)+2

Combine Like Terms:

=4p+9+(−7p)+2

=(4p + −7p)+(9+2)

=−3p+11

Answer:

=−3p+11

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