SOLUTION: How would I simplify this? p^3+3q^2-q+3p^3 Im no good at simplifing please help me.

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Question 154016: How would I simplify this?
p^3+3q^2-q+3p^3
Im no good at simplifing please help me.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
p^3+3q^2-q+3p^3
combine like terms:
(p^3+3p^3)+(3q^2-q)
now add the p63 terms
4p^3+(3q^2-q)
now factor out the common qterms
4p^3+q(3q-1)