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Simplify the following algebraic expression
publish date: 2023/05/27 10:16:00 GMT+10
Write numbers first
3(7p)(-5)
Correct Answer
$-105p$
Explanation
- Use the commutative and associative properties of multiplication to reorder and regroup the factors.
- 3(7p)(-5) = [3(7)(-5)]p
- Multiply within the brackets.
- = [21(-5)]p
- Complete the multiplication within the brackets.
- = -105p
Reference
Mathematics for college students