Question

Which expression is equivalent to the given polynomial expression?

13p – 3p(1 – 2m) – m(2m – 5p) – m2

Answer 1

10p + 11mp - 3m²

Explanation:

13p - 3p(1 - 2m) - m(2m - 5p) - m² ← distribute parenthesis

= 13p - 3p + 6mp - 2m² + 5mp - m² ← collect like terms

= 10p + 11mp - 3m²