Question

Combine the like terms in the expression to create an equivalent expression. p + 0.2p

Answer 1

Given expression:

`=\text{ p + 0.2p}`

We can add the two terms since they have a common term p

Hence, the equivalent expression:

`\begin{gathered} =\text{ (1 + 0.2)p} \\ =\text{ 1.2p} \end{gathered}`

Answer: 1.2p