Q. Combine the like terms to create an equivalent expression:7p−(−5)+(−1)
Identify like terms and constants: Identify like terms and constants in the expression 7p−(−5)+(−1).In this expression, 7p is the only like term, and −(−5) and (−1) are constants that can be combined.
Simplify the constants: Simplify the constants by removing the parentheses.The expression −(−5) becomes +5 because the double negative turns into a positive. The expression (−1) remains as −1.So, 7p−(−5)+(−1) becomes 7p+5−1.
Combine the constants: Combine the constants 5 and −1.Adding 5 and subtracting 1 gives us 4.So, 7p+5−1 becomes 7p+4.
Write down the final simplified expression: Write down the final simplified expression.The final simplified expression is 7p+4.
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