Explanation of P2-8p-65 X2-x-132
Terms used in the expression:
- P: a variable with a coefficient of 2
- p: a variable with a coefficient of -8
- X: a variable with a coefficient of -1
Simplification of Expression:
To solve this expression, we need to follow the order of operations, which is PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, and Addition and Subtraction).
Step 1: Simplify the terms within parentheses.
As there are no parentheses in the given expression, we can move to the next step.
Step 2: Simplify the exponents.
As there are no exponents in the given expression, we can move to the next step.
Step 3: Perform multiplication and division from left to right.
We need to simplify the multiplication of each term.
2p = 2 × p = 2p
-1 × x = -x
Therefore, the expression becomes:
2p - 8p - 65 - 2x + x - 132
-6p - 2x - 197
Step 4: Perform addition and subtraction from left to right.
We cannot simplify the expression any further as there are no more like terms.
Final Answer:
The simplified expression is -6p - 2x - 197.