algebra equations

Question

3p sqaured + 2p +5p squared + 8p

Answer 1

3p sqaured + 2p +5p squared + 8p

This is not an equation; it is an expression.

3p^2 + 2p + 5p^2 + 8p

It can be simplified by combining like terms:

8p^2 + 10p

It can be factored:

2p(4p + 5)