Question

Combine any like terms in the expression. If there are no like terms, rewrite the expression.
46pq²+39p³q²-39p³q²

Answer 1

To combine like terms in the expression \( 46pq^2 + 39p^3q^2 - 39p^3q^2 \), we can see that the terms \( 39p^3q^2 \) and \( -39p^3q^2 \) are like terms.

Here’s the simplification step:

1. Combine the like terms:
\[
39p^3q^2 - 39p^3q^2 = 0
\]

2. Now, substitute back into the original expression:
\[
46pq^2 + 0 = 46pq^2
\]

Thus, the simplified expression is:
\[
\boxed{46pq^2}
\]