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Im getting on and its been a few years since i left school. but can someone tell me how to simplify this
4p x 2q
would be very grateful.
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4p x 2q
would be very grateful.
ta
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Unlike terms
See how the following expressions have been simplified:
p x q = pq (Note: we leave out the times sign).
3p x 2q = 6pq (Multiply the numbers first and then the letters).
p2 x q3 = p2 q3
5 x q = 5q
So ... 4p x 2q = 8pq
Unlike terms
See how the following expressions have been simplified:
p x q = pq (Note: we leave out the times sign).
3p x 2q = 6pq (Multiply the numbers first and then the letters).
p2 x q3 = p2 q3
5 x q = 5q
So ... 4p x 2q = 8pq