SOLUTION: what is the solution of 3(2-p)+(2p+1)-(4+3p)

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Question 613309: what is the solution of 3(2-p)+(2p+1)-(4+3p)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You can't solve, but you can simplify.

3(2-p)+(2p+1)-(4+3p)

3(2)+3(-p)+2p+1-4-3p

6-3p+2p+1-4-3p

(-3p+2p-3p)+(6+1-4)

-4p+3

So 3(2-p)+(2p+1)-(4+3p) simplifies to -4p+3