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Combine the like terms to create an equivalent expression:

7p-(-5)+(-1)

Combine the like terms to create an equivalent expression:\newline7p(5)+(1)7p-(-5)+(-1)

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Q. Combine the like terms to create an equivalent expression:\newline7p(5)+(1)7p-(-5)+(-1)
  1. Identify like terms and constants: Identify like terms and constants in the expression 7p(5)+(1)7p-(-5)+(-1).\newlineIn this expression, 7p7p is the only like term, and (5)-(-5) and (1)(-1) are constants that can be combined.
  2. Simplify the constants: Simplify the constants by removing the parentheses.\newlineThe expression (5)-(-5) becomes +5+5 because the double negative turns into a positive. The expression (1)(-1) remains as 1-1.\newlineSo, 7p(5)+(1)7p-(-5)+(-1) becomes 7p+517p + 5 - 1.
  3. Combine the constants: Combine the constants 55 and 1-1.\newlineAdding 55 and subtracting 11 gives us 44.\newlineSo, 7p+517p + 5 - 1 becomes 7p+47p + 4.
  4. Write down the final simplified expression: Write down the final simplified expression.\newlineThe final simplified expression is 7p+47p + 4.

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