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Algebra / Linear equations in one variable Difficulty: Easy

(p+3)+8=10

What value of p is the solution to the given equation?

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Explanation

Choice A is correct. Subtracting 8 from both sides of the given equation yields p + 3 = 2 . Subtracting 3 from both sides of this equation yields p = -1 .

Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.