Question

What is the answer to 3+p=8

Answer 1

P=5 because you would subtract 3 from 3 then 3 from 8 and that's the answer.

Answer 2

3 + p = 8

Subtract 3 on both sides

3 + p - 3 = 8 - 3

Simplify both sides

p = 5

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