Question

How do you simplify the expression `p+2+9-7p`?

Answer 1

`11-6p`

Explanation:

First group like terms together

`(2+9)+(p-7p)`

Simplify it

`2+9 = 11`
`p-7p = -6p`

`(11) +(- 6p)`

`11-6p`