How do you simplify #7p + q - p + 2q/3#?

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Answer 1 · 2017-02-08T22:30:10

See the entire simplification process below:

First, group like terms:

#7p - p + q + 2/3q#

#7p - 1p + 1q + 2/3q#

Now, combine like terms:

#(7 - 1)p + (1 + 2/3)q#

#6p + ((3/3 xx 1) + 2/3)q#

#6p + (3/3 + 2/3)q#

#6p + 5/3q#