Question

A Carpenter started with a board that was 31 inches long. He cut 2 pieces that were each 3 inches long. He then cut 3 pieces that were each 8 inches long

How many inches of the board is left

PLEASE HELP

Answer 1

3 + 3 = 6

8 + 8 + 8 = 24

24 + 6 = 30

31 - 30 = 1

1 inch of the board is left