Question

Which expression is equivalent to p - 10p + 4p?

1) p - 10p + 4p
2) p - 6p
3) p + 6p
4) p - 14p

Answer 1

The expression p - 10p + 4p can be simplified by combining the like terms. The equivalent expression is -p.

Step-by-step explanation:

The expression p - 10p + 4p can be simplified by combining the like terms. Like terms have the same variable raised to the same power. In this case, all the terms have the variable p raised to the power 1.

So, p - 10p + 4p is equal to -5p + 4p which simplifies to -p.

Therefore, the expression that is equivalent to p - 10p + 4p is -p.