Question

What is the result of 3p⁵ + (-4p⁵)?
A) 7p⁵
B) -p⁵
C) -p¹0
D) -p⁵

Answer 1

The result of 3p⁵ + (-4p⁵) is -p⁵.

Step-by-step explanation:

The result of 3p⁵ + (-4p⁵) is:

3p⁵ + (-4p⁵) = 3p⁵ - 4p⁵

When we subtract like terms with the same variable and exponent, we subtract their coefficients. In this case, since both terms have the same variable (p) and exponent (⁵), we can subtract the coefficients:

3p⁵ - 4p⁵ = (3 - 4)p⁵

So, the final result is -p⁵.