Question

3p(2p - 9) - 2p(-9 + p)​

Answer 1

3p(2p-9)-2p(-9+p)
6p -27p -2p^2+12p
4p^2 -27p+18p
Combine like terms
Your answer is 4p^2 -9p

Answer 2

4p² - 9p

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Distributive Property

Algebra I

• Terms/Coefficients

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

3p(2p - 9) - 2p(-9 + p)

Step 2: Simplify

1. [Distributive Property] Distribute 3p: 6p² - 27p - 2p(-9 + p)
2. [Distributive Property] Distribute -2p: 6p² - 27p + 18p - 2p²
3. [Subtraction] Combine like terms (p²): 4p² - 27p + 18p
4. [Addition] Combine like terms (p): 4p² - 9p