Question

Literal equation p+b+c=a solve for b

Answer 1

b = a - c - p

Explanation:

Given

p + b + c = a

Isolate b by subtracting p and c from both sides

b = a - c - p

Answer 2

(a-p)-c=b

Explanation:

subtract p from both sides

p+b+c=a

-p -p

b+c=a-p

next subtract c from both sides and that is your final answer

b+c=a-p

-c -c

b=(a-p)-c