Question

1. combine like terms

4p - 10 - 2p + 3

Explanation:

Step1: Identify like terms

The like terms with \( p \) are \( 4p \) and \( -2p \), and the constant like terms are \( -10 \) and \( +3 \).

Step2: Combine \( p \)-terms

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

Step3: Combine constant terms

\( -10 + 3 = -7 \)

Step4: Combine results

Putting the combined like terms together, we get \( 2p - 7 \)

Answer:

$2p - 7$