Question

combine the like terms to create an equivalent expression:

\\-4p + (-2) + 2p + 3 =\\

Explanation:

Group the variable terms and constant terms

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

Combine the coefficients of the variable terms

$$ (-4 + 2)p = -2p $$

Combine the constant terms

$$ -2 + 3 = 1 $$

Answer:

Combine the like terms to create an equivalent expression:

\(-4p + (-2) + 2p + 3 =\) <blank>\(-2p + 1\)</blank>