Question

Simplify the following using BODMAS
3p + [5 − (2p + 7q)]

Answer 1

So frist thing is frist, since we are using the BODMAS. We should start with the numbers in the brackets, simplify the small bracket frist.

3p + [ 5 - (2p + 7q)]

= 3p + (5 - 2p - 7q)

= 3p - 2p - 7q + 5

= p - 7q + 5

Answer 2

Hopes this helps if it don’t than sorry:

Answer: p + 5 - 7q