Question

one way to start solving is to combine like terms on the left side of the equation. whats 20p - 5p?
20p - 5p + 3 = 10p - 7
□ + 3 = 10p - 7

Explanation:

Step1: Combine like terms

To combine \(20p - 5p\), we subtract the coefficients of \(p\). The coefficient of \(20p\) is 20 and the coefficient of \(5p\) is 5. So we calculate \(20 - 5 = 15\), and then multiply by \(p\). So \(20p - 5p = 15p\).

Answer:

\(15p\)