Combine the like terms in the expression to create an equivalent expression. p + 0.2p

Answer :

Given expression:

[tex]=\text{ p + 0.2p}[/tex]

We can add the two terms since they have a common term p

Hence, the equivalent expression:

[tex]\begin{gathered} =\text{ (1 + 0.2)p} \\ =\text{ 1.2p} \end{gathered}[/tex]

Answer: 1.2p