Question

A + b - 8 = p solve for a

Answer 1

a = −b + p + 8

Explanation:

a + b - 8 = p solve for a

a + b - 8 = p

subtract b from both sides:

a + b - 8 - b = p - b

a - 8 = p - b

add 8 to both sides:

a - 8 + 8 = p - b + 8

a = p - b + 8

rearrange for alphabetical order:

a = −b + p + 8

Answer 2

a = p + 8 - b

Explanation:

Step 1: Add 8 both sides

`\displaystyle{a+b-8+8=p+8}\\\\\displaystyle{a+b=p+8}`

Step 2: Subtract b both sides

`\displaystyle{a+b-b=p+8-b}\\\\\displaystyle{a=p+8-b}`

Note: You can also subtract b both sides first then add 8 both sides.

Therefore, the new equation when a-term is the subject is
`a=8+p-b`.

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