Question

Which is a simplified form of the expression -3p – 4 + 4p + 8?

A. -p - 4
B. 2p - 4
C. p + 4
D. 7p + 4

Answer 1

The answer is C.

Explanation:

-3p - 4 + 4p + 8 can be grouped into:

-3p + 4p - 4 + 8.

If you add the p's together and the numbers together, your answer should be:

p + 4.

Answer 2

C

Explanation:

-3p – 4 + 4p + 8

Simplify by combining like terms

-3p + 4p = p

-4 + 8 = 4

The expression in it's simplest form would be p + 4