Simplify the expression 2p + 3/4p + 6 - p - 3 1/2

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lozanna [386]2 years ago

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Answer:

The simplified expression is "7p/4 + 2 1/2" or "1.75p + 2.5".

Step-by-step explanation:

2p + 3/4p + 6 - p - 3 1/2
=> (2p - p + 3/4p) + (6 - 3.5)
=> 1.75p + 2.5

Hence, the simplified expression is "7p/4 + 2 1/2" or "1.75p + 2.5". Any of these would work.

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