Question

2(4p - 3) + (p + 7) how to simplify

Answer 1

9p + 1

Explanation:

2(4p - 3) + (p + 7)

Expand,

8p - 6 +p + 7

Group like terms,

8p + p - 6 + 7

Add the similar elements,

9p + 1

Answer 2

9p-1

Explanation:

2(4p-3) + (p+7)

8p - 6 + (p+7)

8p+p+ (-6)+7

9p+-1

9p-1