Question

add: 8p^2 + (-7p^2 - 3)
enter the correct answer.

Explanation:

Step1: Remove parentheses

$8p^{2}+(-7p^{2}-3)=8p^{2}-7p^{2}-3$

Step2: Combine like - terms

$(8 - 7)p^{2}-3=p^{2}-3$

Answer:

$p^{2}-3$