Question p-3-8-

1.2 Linear Equations in One Variable - Single-variable equations (multi-step)
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(p+3)+8=10

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

A.

-1

B.

5

C.

15

D.

21

( p + 3 ) + 8 = 10 What value of p is the solution

Easy-difficulty · SAT Math · Linear Equations in One Variable — Single-variable equations (multi-step). Read the question above, select your answer, and check the full explanation below to understand exactly why the correct choice works.

Answer 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.