Simplify these expression a.-8p + (-9p) + (-2p) b. - 3jk+5jk + (-6jk)

Step-by-step explanation:

Combine like terms

a. - 8p + (-9p) + (-2p) = - 8p - 9p - 2p = (-8 - 9 - 2) p = - 19p

b. - 3jk + 5jk + (-6jk) = - 3jk + 5jk - 6jk = (-3 + 5 - 6) jk = - 4jk

Terms are called "like terms" if they have the same variable part (the same letters in the same powers). Like terms differ at most coefficient.