Question detail

reasoning check: simplify 6p + 7p by collecting like terms.

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practice

Style

Topic

Notation, vocabulary and manipulation

Question

  1. A. 13p
  2. B. 17
  3. C. 9
  4. D. 26

Answer

The correct answer is 13p.

Explanation

Trace the calculation before choosing. The verified method for Formulae and rearranging gives 13p; no later explanation is allowed to change that value.

Common mistake

Formulae and rearranging common mistake 1

Writing a final answer without showing the method that justifies it. This can weaken answers for: [Foundation and Higher] Understand and use standard mathematical formulae, including formulae written in words and symbols..

Show the method first, then give the final answer in the required form. Apply this directly to Formulae and rearranging.

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