To combine the like terms in the expression \(6 + 5p + 2p\), you can add the coefficients of \(p\). 1. Combine the \(p\) terms: \[ 5p + 2p = 7p \] 2. Now, the expression becomes: \[ 6 + 7p \] So, the simplified expression is: \[ 6 + 7p \]

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To combine the like terms in the expression \(6 + 5p + 2p\), you can add the coefficients of \(p\).

Combine the \(p\) terms: \[ 5p + 2p = 7p \]
Now, the expression becomes: \[ 6 + 7p \]

So, the simplified expression is: \[ 6 + 7p \]