How do you combine (p+1)−(p−2)? Algebra Polynomials and Factoring Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials 1 Answer jk.13 Mar 15, 2018 3 Explanation: First, distribute the - over(p−2). This would leave you with p+1−p+2. Combine like terms and you would get 3 because the p cancels each other out. Answer link Related questions How do you add two polynomials? How do you subtract two polynomials? How do you add and simplify 3x2−4x+7 and 2x3−4x2−6x+5? How do you subtract 5b2−2a2 from 4a2−8ab−9b2? How do you simplify (6.9a2−2.3b2+2ab)+(3.1a−2.5b2+b)? How do you simplify (−t+15t2)−(5t2+2t−9)? How do you subtract (−5m2−m)−(3m2+4m−5)? How do you add two polynomials if they don't have like terms? How do you simplify (3a+4b)−(−6a−3b)? How do you subtract (x2−8x+7)−(6x2+7x−3)? See all questions in Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials Impact of this question 1665 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License