Question

Simplify by combining like terms: 3 1/9p + 5 - 1/3p

Answer 1

`7(2)/(3)`

Explanation:

`3(1)/(9)p+5-(1)/(3)p`

Put it into a different form to make it easier.

`3(1)/(9)p-(1)/(3)p+5`

Add the fractions. We need to figure out the LCM to figure out the common denominator. The LCM is 9 in this case.

`3(1)/(9)-(3)/(9) +5`

I like to convert into imroper fractions. This is optional though.

`(28)/(9) -(3)/(9) +5`

`(24)/(9) +5`

`(8)/(3)+5`

Get a common denominator. The LCM is 3.

`(8)/(3)+(15)/(3)`

`(23)/(3)`

Make this fraction into a mixed number.

`7(2)/(3)`

I hope this helps!

Answer 2

5(5p+9)

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9

Explanation: