Question

combine any like terms in the expression. if there are no like terms, rewrite the expression.
$42q + 28p^{3} - 9q + p^{3} - 26p^{3}$

Explanation:

Step1: Group like terms (q terms)

Group terms with $q$: $42q - 9q$

Step2: Calculate q term sum

$42q - 9q = 33q$

Step3: Group like terms ($p^3$ terms)

Group terms with $p^3$: $28p^3 + p^3 - 26p^3$

Step4: Calculate $p^3$ term sum

$28p^3 + p^3 - 26p^3 = 3p^3$

Step5: Combine simplified terms

Combine the results from Step2 and Step4

Answer:

$33q + 3p^3$