Question

Which expressions are equivalent to 5p+3p+(-9)5p+3p+(−9)5, p, plus, 3, p, plus, (, minus, 9, )? Choose all answers that apply:

Answer 1

Answer:

Option B.

Step-by-step explanation:

The given expression is

$5p+3p+(-9)$

We need to find an expression which is equivalent to the given expression.

Combine like terms.

$(5p+3p)-9$

$8p-9$

The simplified form of given expression is 8p-9. So, option A is incorrect.

In option B, the given expression

$3(p+(-3))+5p$

$3(p-3)+5p$

Using distributive property, we get

$3p-9+5p$

Combined liker terms.

$(5p+3p)-9$

$8p-9$

It is same as the simplified form of given expression.

Therefore, the expression 3(p+(-3))+5p is equivalent to the given expression and correct option is B.

Answer 2

Answer:

option b is 100% correct trust me i did the test

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