Question

Combine the like terms to create an equivalent expression: 7p−(−5)+(−1)

Answer 1

7p+4

Explanation:

i think it is that becasue the negative sign in front of -5 cancels out the negative and now u have poisitive 5. Subract 1 from it and you get 4. Thus, the answers is 7p+4

Hope it helps!

Answer 2

`7p-(-5)+(-1) \\ \\ =7p+5-1 \\ \\ =\boxed{7p+4}`