Question

3 + p = 8


I just don't know the steps to do this! Help me

Answer 1

OK. Watch me carefully. I'll go slow.

You said that 3 + p = 8

Subtract 3 from each side: 0 + p = 5

p = 5 .

Answer 2

Solution

1) Subtract 3 from both sides
p=8−3

2) Simplify 8−3 to 5
p=5