Solve each question for the variable.

Question

p + 12,982 = 25,000
A. p = 12,010
B. p = 12,018
C. p = 12,028

Answer 1

p + 12,982 = 25,000

Subtract the + 12,982 from both sides:

p + 12,982 - 12,982 = 25,000 - 12,982
p = 25,000 - 12,982
p = 12,018

Option B