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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Simplify the algebraic expression: 10p - 5c + 2p + 8c

OpenStudy (mimi_x3):

12 p + 3c

OpenStudy (anonymous):

When collecting like terms, add the coefficients for each variable. For example, -5c + 8c == 3c.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

combine like terms. 12p +3c

OpenStudy (anonymous):

10p - 5c + 2p + 8c according to commutative property we have a+b+c = b+c+a 10p+(-5c)+2p+8c \[10p+2p-5c+8c\] \[12p+3c\]

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