The expression (p−5+3a)−(6p−4a+1) can be rewritten in standard form.
The final answer is -5p+7a-6.
Step: (p-5+3a)+(-(6p-4a+1))
Justification: Any order, any grouping
Step: (p-5+3a)+(-6p) + 4a + (-1)
Justification: The opposite of a sum is the sum of its opposites (Subtraction as adding the opposite)
Step: p+(-6p) + 3a + 4a +(-5)+(-1)
Justification: Combine like terms
Step: (-5p) +7a+(-6)
Justification: Combine like terms
Step: -5p+7a-6
Justification: Arrange in standard form
The expression (p−5+3a)−(6p−4a+1) can be rewritten in standard form. Drag a justification to each step shown in the table.
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Step
Justification
Any order, any grouping
(p-5+3a)+(-(6p-4a+1))
The opposite of a sum is the sum of its opposites
Subtraction as adding the opposite
Combine like terms
(p-5+3a)+(-6p) + 4a + (-1)
p+(-6p) + 3a + 4a +(-5)+(-1)
(-5p) +7a+(-6)
-5p+7a-6